Malden neighborhood without power after crash takes down utility poles

MALDEN, Mass. — A Malden neighborhood is waking up to no power after a crash took down several utility poles.

Boston 25 News could see two utility poles that were knocked down, as well as live wires at the intersection of Pearl and Thacher Streets.

Pearl Street in Malden is still blocked off after a crash.

National Grid was reporting 224 Malden customers without power around 6:20 Thursday morning.

224 is down from 3,000 customers without power earlier Thursday morning.

Malden police responded to Pearl Street around 3:30 Thursday morning and arrived to extensive damage.

Police said one person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

One passenger also suffered minor injuries and was released from the scene, according to police.

A red jeep with visible damage was also towed from the scene.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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