MECCA TWP., Ohio - A traffic accident shut down a portion of Route 46 in Trumbull County early Tuesday.

A car struck a utility pole and went into a ditch along the 5300 block of Route 46 between Mecca and Cortland shortly after 6:30 a.m.

The pole was leaning on the car and power lines were hanging low.

The Highway Patrol is on the scene.

The driver could be seen walking around and did not appear to be injured.

One lane of the road was open again shortly after 7:30 a.m.