Residents across the City of Niles are currently dealing with area-wide power outages after a car struck a telephone pole Thursday morning.

According to Niles Police Dispatch, a car struck a pole near 195 East Park Avenue near the Bella Loggia Napoli Club. Only one vehicle was involved in the accident, but it's unclear what led up to it.

Dispatchers tell us they've been getting calls from numerous areas in the city claiming to be without power including Salt Springs Road, South Main Street and Niles Carver Road.

Additionally, dispatchers tell us the Niles Police Department, located on East State Street, lost power and is currently using a backup generator.

The Niles Light Department along with police and fire crews are currently on scene. According to dispatchers, the Light Department estimates power to be restored.

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