Crash with power pole closes downtown streets

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Some downtown Charleston roads are closed to vehicles and pedestrians following a Thursday afternoon crash with a power pole.

The Charleston Police Department said East Bay Street between Queen and Market Streets, and Cumberland Street between Concord and State Streets are closed.

Police say crews with Dominion Energy are on the scene to make repairs to the utility pole.

It could take five hours to fix.