Crash Knocks Out Power Near Museum Village Road and Route 17M

By Y.M. Lowy

A two-car crash at the intersection of Museum Village Road and State Route 17M in Blooming Grove led to a power outage in the area after one of the vehicles struck a utility pole.

Responding to the scene were the South Blooming Grove Fire Department, Kiryas Joel Fire Department, Kiryas Joel Hatzalah, Blooming Grove EMS, and Blooming Grove Police. 

The impact brought down utility lines, leaving the surrounding area without power. Crews from Orange & Rockland were on scene making repairs and working to restore service as quickly as possible. Surrounding roads were closed while work was ongoing.