Power lines come down at busy intersection, barely missing school bus
A power pole came down in a busy Jackson intersection, barely missing a school bus.Capitol Police released a statement saying an 18-wheeler caught a power line while traveling through the intersection of Ridgewood Road and Meadowbrook Road. Witnesses said the truck caused the pole to break, blocking the intersection.There didn’t appear to be any injuries. The school children were taken off the bus and were waiting to be picked up after the incident.Police said there were several active lines down because of this accident so Entergy cut the power in the area.About 1,400 Entergy customers were without power in the area. Authorities ask that you find an alternate route until this area is cleaned up.
A power pole came down in a busy Jackson intersection, barely missing a school bus.
Capitol Police released a statement saying an 18-wheeler caught a power line while traveling through the intersection of Ridgewood Road and Meadowbrook Road. Witnesses said the truck caused the pole to break, blocking the intersection.
There didn’t appear to be any injuries. The school children were taken off the bus and were waiting to be picked up after the incident.
Police said there were several active lines down because of this accident so Entergy cut the power in the area.
About 1,400 Entergy customers were without power in the area.
Authorities ask that you find an alternate route until this area is cleaned up.