READING, Pa. – A snapped pole — completely unrelated to Wednesday’s weather — cut the power to hundreds in the afternoon.

Part of the pole could be seen dangling from wires in the area of North Sixth and Woodward streets in Reading.

Damaged pole on Woodward St. in Reading 3-5-25

WMZ-TV | Chad Blimline

Met-Ed said the damage was cause by equipment failure and was temporarily repaired.

The power company said the pole will be replaced later this week.