Vehicle Knocks Down Power Pole In Alton Overnight

ALTON - A vehicle knocked down a power pole at College and Monterey in Alton at approximately 2 a.m. early Monday.

The red vehicle encountered major damage and seven homes on Monterey lost power immediately. However, Ameren Illinois isolated power to 25 to conduct repairs.

Alton Police and Fire responded to the scene with Ameren Illinois. The vehicle was towed from the scene and Ameren Illinois crews were there to set up to repair the damage and restore Monterey power outages.

No other information was yet available about the cause of the accident or the status of the driver.

More like this:

Ameren Illinois Partners With East St. Louis on EV Charging

Jun 15, 2026

Ameren Reminds Customers to Use Caution with Ladders and Lifts Near Power Lines This Spring

May 6, 2026

Ameren Explains What Happens During a Storm and How to Stay Safe

Mar 17, 2026

Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole In Collinsville, Causing An Afternoon Power Outage On Thursday, March 19, 2026

Mar 20, 2026

Alton Square Mall Experiences Brief Power Disruption

Mar 25, 2026