A semi truck crash at Center Street and Pioneer Parkway in Arlington on Wednesday evening brought down a power pole and power and fiber lines, interrupting electricity to homes and businesses. No restoration estimate was available in the latest update.
An Oncor spokesperson told WFAA that the semi pulled down the pole and lines. Police said the fallen lines blocked the roadway, and officers directed drivers around the scene.
In a social media statement at about 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, police said Oncor and Spectrum crews were at the scene addressing the damaged infrastructure and outage. Police had not said whether anyone was injured.
Power Outage Hits Area Neighborhoods and Businesses
Arlington police said the outage affected homes and businesses in the area.
Why restoration estimates can change
According to Oncor, a restoration estimate may be unavailable or change while the utility determines what repairs are required and whether specialized crews or equipment are needed.
Traffic Rerouted Around the Scene
Police directed traffic away from the scene while crews worked on the downed lines and pole. Eastbound Pioneer Parkway was closed at Matlock Road and Cooper Street.
Northbound Center Street traffic was required to turn east onto Pioneer Parkway, while westbound Pioneer Parkway traffic was diverted north onto Center Street.
WFAA reported that it had contacted Arlington police and Spectrum for additional information. Its report did not include further details on the outage.
