Crash knocks out power to thousands in Northeast Philadelphia

Live wires set the vehicles on fire after the crash.
Saturday, November 27, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Electricity was knocked out for parts of Northeast Philadelphia after a car crash on Saturday evening.

Two cars collided around 5:30 p.m. at Frankford Avenue and Knights Road in the Torresdale section.
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Police say the impact of the collision sent the vehicles into a utility pole.

Live wires then set the vehicles on fire.
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Authorities say no injuries have been reported from this crash.

Nearly 2,000 PECO customers lost power for several hours.

Electricity was restored by 8:30 p.m.
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