Updated: 3:01 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 | Posted: 6:22 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Crash Downs Power Lines, Causes Traffic Delays
CHARLOTTE, N.C. —
Police in Charlotte said a driver crashed and knocked down power lines on Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road near Pump Station Road in northwest Charlotte.
Officers said the driver had been drinking and will face DWI charges. The crash happened Thursday around 1 a.m.
Duke Energy crews are at the scene, but the supervisor said it could be 9 a.m. before they are finished.
One lane of traffic is open. Crews are letting alternate lanes go to help keep the traffic flowing. Click Here For Alternate Routes
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