Elsmere crash shuts eastbound Kirkwood Highway

Crash scene on Kirkwood Highway at Leech Avenue in Elsmere (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Crash scene on Kirkwood Highway at Leech Avenue in Elsmere (Photo: Delaware Free News)

ELSMERE, DELAWARE ( 8/5/2015) A car struck a pole in Elsmere about 8:30 this morning, according to reports from the scene.

The accident happened on Kirkwood Highway and Leech Avenue.

Emergency medical crews were evaluating two people.

The eastbound lanes of Kirkwood Highway were closed as a wrecker worked to remove the car and Delmarva Power crews dealt with the pole.

Elsmere police are investigating the crash.