Semi-truck knocks down power lines near downtown Waxhaw, NC 16 partially closed

WAXHAW, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A major road through Waxhaw is down to one lane Wednesday afternoon after a truck knocks down power lines.

According to Waxhaw Police, the collision occurred just after 2 p.m. on N.C. 16 (Providence Road South) at Providence Farms Road. Images show a food company semi-truck tangled up in utility lines, and the damaged pole laying in the road.

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Officers are directing traffic in the area.

Duke Energy is reporting roughly 160 outages in the area. Power is expected to be fully restored by 6:15 p.m…

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