(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — State police are investigating a vehicle accident that caused power outages for residents in the Harborcreek and Wesleyville Area and left an SUV heavily damaged.
This accident took place on the 2700 block of Saltsman Road, near the intersection with Ridge Parkway, shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday.
An SUV was heavily damaged after striking a bus operated by the EMTA. After the initial accident, the bus struck a telephone pole, causing power outages for residents in the Harborcreek and Wesleyville area.
No serious injuries have been reported. Witnesses on the scene described occupants of the SUV suffering minor injuries, with two children reported as being inside the vehicle.
Penelec officials were on the scene working to restore power as soon as possible. According to the Penelec live outage map, nearly all affected customers should have power restored.
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