Hundreds left without power after vehicle hits light pole in Orlando

A traffic crash along South Semoran Boulevard early Friday caused a power outage for more than 200 residents and businesses in Orlando.

Update:

OUC shows power has been restored to all customers impacted by Friday morning’s outage.

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Orlando police said a traffic crash early Friday is causing a power outage for some residents and businesses in Orlando.

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The crash, which happened at Semoran Boulevard and Roberto Clemente Road, involved a vehicle that struck a light pole.

Crews from Orlando Utilities Commission have responded to begin repairs and restore power to the area.

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Meantime, Orlando Police Department said two of three lanes of Semoran Boulevard are blocked to southbound drivers.

OPD estimated lane restrictions could last for several hours.

On its website , OUC indicated more than 200 customers were without power as of 5 a.m., and estimated power restoration by 7:30 a.m.

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