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Downed utility poles close part of Burkhart Road

14 News WFIE Evansville · last updated

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) — The Evansville / Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency reports that part of Burkhart Road will be closed for a few hours Wednesday.

Officials say Burkhart Road between Lynch and Hirsch Road will be closed for a few hours.

According to a press release, at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, a strong gust of wind passes through the area, which damaged and broke several utility poles.

CenterPoint officials are enroute to start repairs.

The area is currently blocked off.

Some businesses are closed because of the power outage.

We will update you as we learn more.

Store closed due to downed powerlines on Burkhart Rd.(WFIE)

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