Van crashes into pole along Carolina Beach Road, power out in area

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – The southbound lane of Carolina Beach Rd was closed following a single vehicle crash Sunday evening.

Wilmington police say a driver struck a power pole around 7:40 P.M., causing it to snap in half.

EMS transported the driver to NHRMC. Duke Energy responded just after 8:00 P.M. with crews.

Power is expected to be out for a few hours.

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