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Car takes out traffic light

A vehicle lost control and crashed in Lehighton Monday night, taking out a traffic light in the process.

Borough Police Chief Brian Biechy said police received a call at about 6:40 p.m. to the incident that occurred at South First and Iron streets.Biechy said the female driver got distracted and veered off the road, at which time her vehicle struck the pole.The road was blocked off to traffic for about a half-hour, Biechy said.No injuries were reported.