MATTHEWS, N.C. — All lanes of Highway 51 in Matthews were shut down for hours early Wednesday morning after police said a vehicle crashed into a utility pole.
The busy highway was blocked at Fullwood Lane and Matthews police said the wreck took down a power pole and knocked out traffic signals.
No injuries were reported and officials said Sardis Road and South Trade Street was the alternate route.
Traffic Alert - Due to a vehicle crash & pole down, Hwy. 51 is completely shut down at Fullwood Rd. Alt route is Sardis Rd. & S. Trade St.
— matthewspolice (@matthewspolice) August 3, 2016
Police have not released any other details surrounding the crash, but said that the highway was reopened around 8 a.m..
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