HUNDREDS of homes and businesses were without power after a car crashed into a telephone pole this afternoon.

There were over 700 properties without power after the crash in Elmfield, near Earls Croome, at just before 12.15pm.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service sent a crew from Upton.

The vehicledamaged a telephone pole which also took the power out to homes and businesses in the area.

Engineers from Western Power Distribution also attended the scene and all power was restored by 1.25pm.