Sgt. Pete Dugan

Eastbound Fort Lowell Road is currently closed from North Stone Avenue to North First Avenue, officials say.

According to Tucson police spokesman Sgt. Pete Dugan, a vehicle hit a power pole in the area.

The area is expected to be closed for several hours. Drivers should avoid the area.

No further information has been released.

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Contact reporter Gloria Knott at gknott@tucson.com or 573-4235. On Twitter: @gloriaeknott