Multi-vehicle crash, downed wires prompt road closure in Coventry
Authorities said three people were injured after a multi-vehicle crash brought down a utility pole on Monday. According to police, officers responded to 1395 Nooseneck Hill Road for a crash between two vehicles. Officials said two passenger vehicles collided on the roadway, causing one of the vehicles to strike a utility pole. The utility pole then collapsed onto a Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus, police said. Police said the bus driver was not injured but could not leave the bus until Rhode Island Energy crews arrived at the scene. The bus did not have any passengers at the time. ALSO READ: Rhode Island participates in 'New England Drive to Save Lives' campaign According to police, another vehicle entered the crash scene and became entangled in live wires. Fire crews told NBC 10 at the scene that this caused an explosion. Two firefighters were hurt, officials said. A nearby apartment experienced power outages. The drivers of the two original vehicles sustained minor injuries, Coventry police said. Police said Nooseneck Hill Road will remain closed between Magnolia Drive and Wisteria Drive until the utility pole is replaced.
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