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Fallen power lines shut down Augusta Road in Aiken County

WRDW · last updated

CLEARWATER, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — Some downed power lines and a transformer closed parts of Augusta Road in Clearwater on Thursday afternoon.

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office says crews were called to the intersection of Augusta Road and Old Cherokee Drive.

Traffic on Augusta Road was being redirected as first responders worked the scene.

Deputies said crews also responded for a possible brush fire in the area.

Aiken Electric was called to the scene, along with Xfinity.

LOOK: WE GOT PHOTOBOMBED

We were photobombed while covering the downed power line on Augusta Road in Aiken County!

Crews removed the power lines from the road around 2:23 p.m.

Midland Valley fire crews said Augusta Road is going to be blocked “for some time” because a new pole will need to be put up.

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