Truck catches fire after crashing into utility poles causing power outage
One person suffered minor injuries in the midday crash.
Incident Report issued by Manchester Fire Department
Address: Intersection of Goffs Falls Rd and Westwood Dr
Dispatch: 12:24 p.m.
Under Control: 12:48 p.m.
Resources: Engine 9, Truck 1, Car 1, X20
Description of Incident: Companies were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident at Goffs Falls Road and Westwood Drive. Upon arrival Engine 9 reported a box truck on fire that struck a utility pole. The single occupant was out of the truck upon arrival. Companies extinguished the fire and the occupant was transported with minor injuries. A total of two utility poles were severed off causing power outages to the area. Eversource arrived on scene and estimated repairs would last through the night.
Civilian Injuries: 1 person transported with minor injuries
Emergency Service Injuries: None
Special Circumstances: Downed power lines
Fire Cause: Motor vehicle into utility pole
Estimated Dollar Loss: $50,000
Incident Commander: Capt Nik McCulloch
