Driver knocks down pole, causes road closure in Carbon County

A Carbon County road near Penn's Peak was closed Sunday afternoon after an accident.

Crews on scene say a woman drover her car into a pole, knocking it over.

The pole fell and took wires with it, however it did not cause any power outages.

The accident happen on Maury Road in Penn Forest Township around 1:30 p.m.

Maury Road was closed while crews cleared the scene.

The female driver was injured and taken to the hospital.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.

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