Sault police, fire services and three PUC vehicles responded to the scene of a two-vehicle collision at the corner of Goulais Avenue and East Balfour Street just before 2 p.m. Friday.
There were no injuries reported but the collision led to the downing of a utility pole.
Traffic is being diverted from the area and it is unknown how long the intersection will be closed.
One vehicle had already been towed away as of 2:30 p.m.
The collision is under investigation.