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YARMOUTH – A vehicle reportedly struck a utility pole and overturned in Yarmouth. The collision happened about 1:50 AM on Route 28 near Town Brook Road. The occupants were able to self-extricate the vehicle. At least two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Route 28 was closed in the area while the scene was worked and eversource made repairs. Yarmouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
From Yarmouth Police: Just before 2 AM Thursday morning, Yarmouth Police Officer Joshua Barber was patrolling Route 28 in West Yarmouth. It was then, a car traveling extremely fast, coming the opposite direction, left the road, crossed over the sidewalk and crashed through a utility pole sending it spinning onto its roof. The crash knocked out power to area residents. Officer Barber immediately radioed dispatch and advised of the crash.
As the officer approached the crash, two people emerged, complaining of injuries. The third person was trapped in the overturned vehicle and was assisted out by other responding officers. Route 28 was temporarily closed while responding crews worked the crash.
All parties were transported to Cape Cod Hospital by Yarmouth Fire Department with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver has been charged with Operating Under the Influence.
Traffic delays were reported late into the day as line crews worked to replace the pole.
