SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A car crash on Route 7 in Niskayuna near Bellevue Woman's Center severed a telephone pole and brought down a primary line. Power was knocked out to the hospital and homes in the area.

The crash closed the road between Mohegan and Algonquin Road. Fire officials said two people were taken to Ellis Hospital with minor injuries.

This is the same section of Route 7 that has seen several serious accidents and fatalities.

A Bellevue spokesperson said the facility was on generator power as a result of the crash, and they have "strong backup systems and contingency plans in place. Our teams are trained to handle situations like this, and patient care continues without interruption."

Power has been partially restored to the hospital.

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