Crime & Safety

Truck Crashed Into Utility Pole In Milford: FD

Electric wires came down and a transformer was damaged during the crash, according to firefighters.

(Milford Professional Firefighters)

MILFORD, CT — A tractor trailer crashed into a utility pole on Bridgeport Avenue around 11 a.m. Wednesday

The crash pulled power lines down and a transformer was leaking oil, according to Milford . The roadway was shut down while crews cleaned up the oil spill and United Illuminating restored power to the area.

Firefighters remind people to treat all downed wires as live and avoid them.

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