Crash closes portion of Route 539 in Manchester

     Shortly before 3 p.m., Route 539 is closed between Cherry Street and Hegstrom Avenue, an alert from the Manchester Police Department advised. (Image: Google Maps)

    Shortly before 3 p.m., Route 539 is closed between Cherry Street and Hegstrom Avenue, an alert from the Manchester Police Department advised. (Image: Google Maps)

    Police have closed a portion of Route 539 in Manchester following a crash Tuesday afternoon. 

    Shortly before 3 p.m., Route 539 is closed between Cherry Street and Hegstrom Avenue, an alert from the Manchester Police Department advised.

    First responders are on the scene of the crash, involving a vehicle into a utility pole, according to emergency radio communications. 

    An ambulance was requested for at least one person.

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    Police did not say how long the roadway will be closed or disclose information about the extent of injuries. 

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