MATTHEWS, N.C. — A portion of a busy road in Matthews was blocked for hours Friday morning after a tree fell, taking down power lines.
Officers had Monroe Road closed, between Sardis Road North and Matthews Township Parkway, after the tree came crashing down just before 5 a.m.
Tree fell on power lines here on Monroe Rd, near Gander Cove in Mathews. We have seen multiple lightning strikes in area. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/XpCVrzWIa4
— Gina Esposito (@GinaWSOC9) March 10, 2017
Duke Energy crews were called to fix the downed lines, and police were able to reopen the road at 9 a.m.
More than 140 customers were without power in the area, but Duke crews were able to restore it by 8 a.m.
UPDATE: Duke Energy just arrived here on Monroe Rd. 147 customers are w/out power. 8am - estimated repair time. @wsoctv #WakeUpWith9 pic.twitter.com/OXyIsTyzLo
— Gina Esposito (@GinaWSOC9) March 10, 2017
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