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Car accident in Huntington takes down a power pole

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Huntington emergency crews responded to an accident involving a car and a power pole.

It happened around 5 p.m. on 8th Avenue and 26th Street on Saturday.

Police said the driver of the car blacked out and drove into the pole, causing it to fall. AEP was called to the scene to repair the line while crews cleaned up the accident.

Police said the driver was on oxygen and had been drinking, but was below the legal limit. The driver was sited for a suspended license.

The two occupants of the vehicle refused any medical treatment.