A portion of Kittanning Street is closed and a number of people are without power in Butler Wednesday as crews work to replace a damaged pole.

A recycling truck struck a utility pole at the end of Kittanning Street on Wednesday morning and snapped it into three equal pieces, causing a complicated repair for West Penn Power crews.

Nine trucks bearing the logo of the power company swarmed the scene shortly after the pole was hit at 7:20 a.m.

Todd Myers, West Penn Power spokesman, said the pole held lines for two major circuits that provide power to Butler’s 7,000 customers.

He said the lines were hanging precariously when crews arrived, but were not de-energized.

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