Light Pole Falls on Couple in Maine | Portland Maine News

A Massachusetts couple narrowly escaped injury when a light pole toppled onto them in Old Orchard Beach, Maine—thanks to fierce winds gusting over 40 mph. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, and both victims are expected to recover. In response, officials swiftly removed a nearby pole and plan to inspect all local poles to prevent future accidents. The town manager praised the couple’s safety and pledged ongoing inspections to ensure public safety amid worsening weather conditions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ead9010f489f486a