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SUV clips utility pole in city this morning

A Ford Explorer this morning wrecked into a utility pole at the corner of Wayne and South McKean streets.

No injuries were reported in the 6:02 a.m. accident.

Butler police report a 24-year-old Butler man was westbound on Wayne when his SUV left the street and hit a street light, breaking metal off its base, before shearing the pole, which powers city street lights.

The driver is being cited for not driving at a safe speed.

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