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Fiery crash takes down pole in Franklin Square

Two vehicles collided on Hempstead Turnpike near Lincoln Road, Nassau police say.

Tara Rincon

Jan 8, 2026, 5:16 AM

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A car went up in flames after a crash in Franklin Square Wednesday night.

Two vehicles collided on Hempstead Turnpike near Lincoln Road, Nassau police say.

One of the cars hit a pole, causing the pole to come down.

Both drivers were taken to the hospital for minor injuries, according to police.

The crash happened around 9 p.m. and shut down Hempstead Turnpike for hours.

Police tell News 12 neither driver is facing charges at this time.

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