ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police are warning motorists Saturday night to avoid Auburn Street due to a safety hazard caused by downed power lines.
According to police, a car hit an electric pole in the 2300 block of Auburn Street, between Ridge Avenue and N. Rockton Avenue, prior to 10:54 p.m.
Police said power lines are down across all lanes “and access cannot be gained.”
Authorities are asking the public to avoid travel in the area until the hazard can be cleared.
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