South 17th street blocked off due to car hitting utility pole

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Emergency crews responded to a traffic accident Thursday afternoon.

The accident was at 17th and Castle Street in front of the ABC store.

Our partners at the StarNews reports a car damaged a utility pole between Castle and Church streets and that the road was still closed. Workers from Duke Energy are working to cut power from and replace the pole that officials say could fall over at any moment.

The StarNews reports that witnesses said a car hit a utility pole, then hit a parked vehicle in one homeowner’s yard. The victim was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center with minor injuries.