Locals assist at the scene after a car crashed into a power pole at Hihifo road, Tongatapu.

Car crashes into a power pole at Hihifo road. Photo/Lotu Tupou

The car needed to be towed after crashing into the pole with enough force to throw it back before it sat right in the middle of the road.

It is understood authorities were notified.

No report of injuries.

The details of the incident were still unknown.

Authorities could not be reached for comment.