Home Catches Fire After Utility Pole Knocked Down in Crash

A car crashed into two utility poles, knocking both down and blowing a transformer in the process

Part of a home caught fire in Lawrence, Massachusetts, after a car struck two utility poles, knocking one into the home.

Lawrence police say the accident at 411 Riverside Drive happened Friday morning.

A car crashed into two utility poles, knocking both down and blowing a transformer in the process.

Power was knocked out in the area and has since been restored.

The home sustained minor damage in the fire.

Riverside Drive is closed between Amesbury Street and June Street.

There is no word on the condition of the driver.

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