RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A car crash forced dozens of businesses in Richland Township to temporarily close Thursday morning.
Emergency responders said the driver of an SUV slammed into a utility pole on Route 8 around 8 a.m.
The accident happened in front of the North Park Lounge Clubhouse, causing the pole to land on the restaurant’s sign and knock out power.
Duquesne Light said 50 businesses lost power and they expect to have the pole repaired by Thursday afternoon.