A light pole toppled over on a busy road near Clarendon this afternoon (Thursday), prompting lane closures and traffic delays.
The pole fell to the ground around 5:45 p.m. on Washington Blvd at the intersection with 10th Street N. At least one vehicle was damaged — a sedan with visible damage to its front that was driven up onto the median. Two other vehicles were stopped nearby with no obvious visible damage. All three were being driven when the streetlight fell.
No serious injuries were reported. It’s unclear what caused the pole to fall.
Emergency vehicles blocked one travel lane in each direction on Washington Blvd, causing traffic backups in the area.
