A crash has closed a busy Akron thoroughfare.
The city says a crash has brought down a utility pole on East Market Street near downtown.
Officials said East Market Street was closed as of 3 p.m. Monday between North Prospect Street and Union Street.
Crews say it could be a “couple” of hours before the roadway reopens.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
No other details of the crash were immediatelly available.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Section of Akron’s East Market Street closed after Monday crash brings down utility pole
Reporting by Craig Webb, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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