ALTON - It seems Alton has had its share of vehicles colliding with power poles lately.

At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, two vehicles collided in the 1100 block of Central Avenue in Alton, and once again broke off a power pole.

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Alton Police and Alton Fire immediately responded, as did repair personnel, who quickly repaired the pole. There were no reported injuries. Both vehicles were seriously damaged in the crash.

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