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LP&L: Downed electrical lines caused power outage for over 1,000 in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas— Crews were repairing damaged power lines that left about 1,600 customers in East and Central Lubbock with no power Wednesday afternoon, according to Lubbock Power and Light. As of 12:37 p.m., the outage map showed 673 customers without power.
LP&L said an electrical line came down due to a traffic accident. To restore power for affected customers, crews are working to repair damage. It was not yet certain when power would be restored.
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