On Monday, May 22, the Coffeen Fire Protection District responded to a report of a snapped power pole in the 400 block of West Third Street in Coffeen. Once on scene the department secured the area, and Ameren was contacted for repairs.
Officials report a tractor and pull-behind mower deck had struck the pole, with the mower in the folded, upright position.
Fire personnel remained on scene for approximately 2 hours.
