This Ford SUV sideswiped a main utility pole on CR 1300N, snapping the pole off just above the vehicle, leaving the top of the pole dangling dangerously above.

MILFORD — A female driver and a male occupant were being checked by paramedics after their Ford SUV slid off the roadway and struck an electrical pole today, Monday, Nov. 11. The accident was at 12:50 p.m. on CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road), east of CR 175E, northeast of Milford.

The Ford struck a main utility pole, snapping the pole leaving the top of the pole containing high voltage wires dangling dangerously. Fire officials went to the passenger side of the vehicle to help the passenger and driver safely out of the vehicle and into the awaiting ambulance.

It is unknown if the two occupants were transported to an area hospital.

It is expected CR 1300N will be closed for several hours until NIPSCO crews can replace the pole.

Milford Fire Department, Syracuse Police, Milford Police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and Lutheran EMS responded.

Milford Firefighters assist the passenger and driver to an awaiting ambulance.