Large tree blocked road, cut power during storm in Red Boiling Springs
The tree fell during the storm overnight and crews have shut down Lafayette Road for cleanup and electrical repairs.
Published: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:06 AM CST|Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:44 AM CST
RED BOILING SPRINGS, Tenn. (WSMV) - Power has been restored and Lafayette Road has been reopened after a large tree fell across the road overnight according to Red Boiling Springs police.
According to the police chief in Red Boiling Springs, the tree came down during the storm late Tuesday night and was discovered early Wednesday morning laying across all lanes of Lafayette Road. The tree also took out power lines on its way down, causing an outage to all of downtown and several surrounding neighborhoods.
Police reported the roadway had been cleared and power had been restored just after 10 a.m.
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