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Update at 7:20 a.m.: First responders have cleared the scene of a vehicle collision involving a PG&E power pole that shut down Highway 120 for several hours early this morning. The crash happened just after 12:30 a.m. near Deer Flat Road. The vehicle overturned and smashed into the pole, bringing it down. The CHP reports no injuries in the collision, and traffic is moving freely once again. PG&E reports that six customers are without power due to the crash, with an estimated restoration time of 3:44 p.m.
Original post at 6:30 p.m.: Groveland, CA — First responders are on the scene of a vehicle collision involving a power pole on Highway 120 in Groveland.
The crash happened just after 12:30 a.m. near Deer Flat Road. The vehicle overturned and smashed into a PG&E power pole, bringing it down. The wreckage had shut down the roadway for several hours earlier this morning. Currently, CHP officers are directing one-way traffic. Luckily, the CHP reports this as a non-injury collision. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
PG&E reports that six customers are without power due to the crash. An update will be provided as soon as new information comes into the newsroom.
This post was last modified on 11/25/2022 7:22 am
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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