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Crash injures 2 people, causes power outage in Lake Worth

Posted at 9:09 AM, Jul 02, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-02 18:30:51-04

LAKE WORTH, Fla. -- A crash late Saturday night injured two people and caused a power outage in Lake Worth.

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) crews were called to the scene of a single vehicle crash near 10 S. Ocean Boulevard.

Firefighters located the vehicle on its roof in the bushes and against a tree with two occupants trapped inside.

The crash damaged a transformer box and live electrical wires started a small fire, according to PBCFR.

Firefighters had to use extrication tools to free the occupants from the vehicle.

A male and female were removed from the vehicle and taken to a local trauma hospital. There is no word on their condition.

Power was out to the surrounding area and workers from Lake Worth Utilities responded.

As of Sunday afternoon, the City of Lake Worth says the Lake Worth Casino building will be closed until further notice due to a power outage. The public beach as well as Benny's On The Beach and Kreusler Park will remain open.