NORTHBROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- A car crash caused a power outage in Northbrook Tuesday afternoon, police say.
Northbrook Fire Department said the cause of the crash is undetermined. The car sheared off a utility pole in two, the fire department added.
The 1200-block of Sanders Road has been shut down as crews work to restore power in the area, police said.
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Northbook police said an elderly person in the car was transported as a precaution. No other injuries have been reported.
Police are currently helping students leave nearby Wood Oaks Junior High School as the wires are down and power is out in the area.
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Officials are waiting on ComEd to safely get the wires out of the way and work on restoring service.