Routes 5 and 10 in Whately closed due to crash

WHATELY — Routes 5 and 10 near Tom’s Long Hot Dogs and L & L Fence Co. is expected to be closed until at least 4 p.m. after a car struck a utility pole.

The Whately Police and Fire departments, as well as the Northampton Fire Department, were called to the area of 45 State Road at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Monday. Upon arrival, Whately Police Officer Zach Liebenow said first responders saw a Toyota sedan off the road and power lines down.

The driver, described as a middle-aged man, apparently suffered an “unknown medical condition” while driving southbound on Routes 5 and 10. Liebenow said the driver and his passenger were transported by ambulance to Baystate Franklin Medical Center with suspected minor injuries.

At around 12:45 p.m., Massachusetts Department of Transportation and utility company personnel were on scene working to replace the pole and wires. While the road is closed, drivers on Routes 5 and 10 are being asked to detour on Interstate 91.

No charges or citations were issued. According to Liebenow, the car is likely totaled.

Chris Larabee can be reached at clarabee@recorder.com.