On Septenmber 3, 2022 Manchester Fire, AMR and MPD Respond To Car Vs Pole On Lake Ave.

Calls came in for a person injured in a car, and the occupant was entrapped on Saturday afternoon at about 3:00 p.m.

Responders found a car with heavy damage from impact with a utility pole.

MFD Rescue 1 utilized tools to remove parts of the vehicle so the patient could be accessed.

According to witnesses the only person in the vehicle was the operator who was an adult male. Witnessed said the vehicle struck the pole "at full speed" and never appeared to apply the brake.

The man was transported with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries and was talking to EMS when brought to the ambulance.

The accident is being investigated by Manchester Police. Eversource was asked to respond to check the utility pole.

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