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Route 313 closed Wednesday morning due to wires down after driver crashes into pole, police say

The incident occurred around 11 a.m.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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Richland Township Police said Wednesday morning that Route 313 is closed near the 800 block of Doylestown Pike, between Fairview Avenue and East Paletown Roads due to a vehicle crash.

A driver took out a utility pole, causing power lines to collapse in the roadway, police said.

PPL is on scene and assessing the situation, police said.

Avoid the area.

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