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Car crashes into telephone pole, closes all lanes of New Kings Road near Gilchrist Road

The crash caused down wires across the New Kings Road. It has also caused power outages in the area.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A crash early Friday morning  shut down all northbound and southbound lanes of New Kings Road near Gilchrist Road as of 7:30 a.m. Friday.

A car hit a telephone pole and caused downed wires across the road. The downed wires have led to power outages for the RV park and Circle K nearby. 

The car was flipped onto its side with severe damage. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said there were injuries in the crash, but the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department said no one was taken to the hospital from the scene.

Commuters driving on New Kings Road were forced to turn around as there is a complete roadblock.

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