Excavator Takes Out Traffic Light, Causes Crash

March 3, 2022

An excavator knocked over a utility pole near a shopping mall in Raleigh, impacting traffic lights in the area and contributing to a crash.

Raleigh police said an excavator hit a power pole in front of the mall, snarling traffic for hours, according to a report by the city's CBS 17.

About 30 minutes after the initial incident, a wreck involving at least two cars took place in front of the mall. A small sedan and white SUV appeared to be involved in the crash, the station said.

Source: CBS 17

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