New Bedford emergency personnel are on the scene of a crash in the North End of the city.

The crash took place around 8pm Saturday night at Will's Garage on the 3200 block of Acushnet Ave. The driver told witnesses he swerved to avoid hitting a cat in the street when he crashed into a telephone and through the northeast corner of the auto repair shop.

The victim was transported to a local hospital.

Residents within the immediate area are still without power. Nstar workers are working to restore electricity.

Taylor Cormier / Townsquare Media
Taylor Cormier / Townsquare Media
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