A utility pole collapsed on Tuesday, causing traffic lights and wires to fall on a busy downtown Pittsburgh street.
A police officer at the scene told Channel 11 that officials believe the pole fell due to old age and rust.
The incident happened in the area of Fifth and Sixth avenues.
Stay with Channel 11 News and WPXI.com for continuing coverage as details become available.
Downed utility pole closes a portion of Fifth Ave downtown. #wpxi #Pittsburgh #PGH pic.twitter.com/zfuaEiAOTa
— Tony Ruffolo (@WPXITonyRuffolo) July 11, 2017
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