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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Hundreds of homes and businesses were left without power Sunday afternoon.

It happened on Terre Haute's south side near Walmart. Just over 1,500 customers were without power around 3 p.m., according to Duke Energy's outage map.

Power lines were down on U.S. Highway 41, prompting officials to close the roadway until utility crews arrived.

Outage map from Duke Energy as of 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, showing affected areas.

All outages have been restored and Highway 41 has reopened.

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