ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. — The business route of U.S. Highway 58 in Isle of Wight County was closed Thursday after a vehicle crashed into power poles, a spokesperson for the county's sheriff's office said.
The crash happened by the county's line with the City of Franklin, near the intersection of North Lynn Road and Jamestown Lane. It was reported around 5:30 a.m.
Captain Tommy Potter with the Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office said one person was taken to Southampton Medical Center in Franklin, but the extent of their injuries isn't known.
According to Potter, the road would be closed for several hours as crews work to clear the area. He added that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) had put detours in place.
As a result of the crash, there were power outages reported in the area.
