Temple Police let a PECO truck through the scene to a smoking electrical pole on Monday afternoon.

An electrical pole believed to be smoldering from the inside caused Temple Police to block the intersection at 12th and Montgomery Streets on Monday afternoon according to Temple Police officer Kuterbach. Temple Police were diverting pedestrians and students from the street. PECO and firefighters from Engine 27 were on the scene. It is unknown how long the intersection will be blocked, accoring to Officer Kuterbach.