Route 209 in Towamensing Township is closed due to a crash.

The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. Saturday when the driver traveling north lost control crossing the roadway.

The car entered the berm, snapping off a utility pole and taking down power and utility lines.

Two people were injured in the incident. Franklin And Towamensing Township fire companies responded.

Franklin Township fire police maintained traffic control at the scene, shutting down the roadway. State police at Lehighton are investigating the incident.