VIDEO: car crashes into pole and leaves area of downtown Florianópolis without power

A car crashed into a pole and left an area in the center of Florianópolis without electricity in the early hours of this Saturday (24). The driver refused a breathalyzer test and medical attention.

The PM cordoned off the area. Traffic was diverted to Avenida Hercílio Luz. One lane of Avenida Mauro Ramos remained closed until 12pm this Saturday.

The crash also damaged another pole on the road, which was bent. Until the publication of this report, Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina (Celesc) had not reported how many consumer units were left without electricity.

Crash caused sparks and then darkness

The crash occurred at 4:55 am this Saturday on Avenida Mauro Ramos, near the corner of Avenida Hercílio Luz. A monitoring camera captured the collision.

In the video, you can see the car alone on the avenue. The driver tries to brake, but does not avoid the crash. After the collision, there are sparks and then darkness.

The building manager in front of where the pole was located told NSC TV that the structure fell after the car was removed from the site by a tow truck.

According to the PM, after the driver refused to take the breathalyzer test, an administrative measure was taken and the 38-year-old driver's National Driving License (CNH) was collected.

The Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) was called, but the man also refused this assistance.