CHARLOTTE — More than 28,000 people were without power in University City on Sunday morning after a tree fell on a transmission line.
On Sunday morning, a tree or tree limb fell onto a Duke Power transmission line and caused a power outage in the University City area.
The power was restored around 11:30 a.m., but some outages may be lingering, according to Duke Energy.
Duke Power officials said that crews responded immediately and worked to restore power. Messages sent to residents estimated that power would be restored by 12:46 p.m.
Channel 9 reported traffic light outages, causing chaos at University City intersections.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Traffic Crash & Roadway Obstruction Information page showed as many as ten intersections affected.
A cold front passing through the Carolinas did bring gusty winds as it passed early Sunday morning. Wind gusts in the Charlotte metro area were measured over 30 mph at times.
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