Car crash snaps Providence utility pole causing power outages

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Over 100 customers in Providence are without power this morning due to a crash.

The number of outages has dropped from 330 people within the past hour.

This is in the area of Donelson and Chad Brown Street.

The crash happened around 2:30 this morning.

Our photographer saw RI Energy on site fixing a snapped utility a pole.

Police are currently blocking off sections of the road, including Camden at Veil Street and Chad Brown street to Ruggles Street.

We’ve reached out to police and RI Energy for more information.