HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Police say a vehicle has struck an electric pole at the intersection of North Main Street and East Washington Street.

Currently, North Main Street between Mason Street and Commerce Drive is shut down in both directions, and Washington Street between Commerce Drive and North Main Street is shut down.

Police say that the closure will likely extend into the evening and affect commuters and advice the public to use an alternate route to avoid traffic and allow first responders to clear the scene.

Some traffic lights in the area have lost power but should be working as normal shortly. Officers will be on scene directing traffic.

This is a developing story.