3 teenagers hurt after car crashes into traffic light on Phoenix street

PHOENIX – Three teenagers were hospitalized with serious injuries early Monday after their car crashed into a traffic signal pole in Phoenix.

The Phoenix Police Department said in an email the teens’ car smashed into the pole near 15th Avenue and Bethany Home Road around 1:30 am and brought down the pole.

Traffic is restricted at 15th Avenue and Bethany Home Road due to a downed traffic signal pole. Unknown ETA for opening, please seek alternate routes pic.twitter.com/EBnMnDgJXd

— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) February 14, 2022

The teens’ injuries aren’t believed to be life-threatening, police said.

Authorities closed eastbound Bethany Home Road to Seventh Avenue.

Cause of the collision is under investigation.

No other details were immediately made available.

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