The Abington Township Police Department is asking residents to avoid Mt. Carmel Avenue between Elm Avenue and Edge Hill Road due to a damaged PECO pole.

Power is also out in the area and PECO has been notified, police said.

The roadway is closed due to an accident that occurred in front of Moonlight Diner, Ward 6 Commissioner Jeffrey Browne said in a post.

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