A quiet Sunday in southeast Raleigh turned chaotic when a single-vehicle crash on Barwell Road knocked down power lines and left hundreds of residents in the dark, according to police. The wreck, which happened near Holiday Drive, forced officers to shut down the roadway in both directions while utility crews hustled to make repairs. Despite the damage, officers at the scene reported no injuries. Drivers were asked to steer clear of the area and use alternate routes while crews worked around the downed lines.
Police and Utility Crews On Scene
As reported by CBS17, the Raleigh Police Department responded to the crash on Barwell Road near Holiday Drive after a car ran off the road into a wooded area. Officers said the vehicle hit trees and nearby…..