Lexington crash induces power outages for over 1,600

LEXINGTON, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — A crash in Lexington has caused power outages for over 1,600 Kentucky Utilities customers.

The Lexington Traffic Management Center (LTMC) reported the crash on X around 5:48 p.m. on Tuesday. Versailles Road at Village Drive, Alexandria Drive, and Parkers Mill Road are reportedly affected, including traffic signals.

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According to Kentucky Utilities , a total of 1604 customers are experiencing outages due to the crash. Power is expected to be restored around 9:30 p.m.

Around 6 p.m., LTMC said that Lexington police were working to provide auxiliary power to affected traffic signals.

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Drivers are encouraged to proceed with caution when traveling in the area and treat downed traffic signals as a four-way stop.

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