Downed trees and wires reported in Rochelle due to storms

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) – Police in Rochelle urge travelers to use caution due to reports of downed trees and wires following a round of storms Wednesday morning.

Authorities said they’ve received reports of damage in the following locations:

  • Lakeview Drive and Seventh Street
  • Ninth Street and Fifth Avenue
  • Seventh and Washington streets
  • Walmart parking lot

Police remind residents to never approach or touch a downed power line and treat all downed wires as if they are energized. If you come upon an area with storm damage, report it to authorities and use an alternate route…

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