Power restored in Phoenix neighborhood after semi-truck crash
Residents evacuated following Phoenix semi crash, power outage
The Phoenix Fire Department evacuated some residents from a Phoenix neighborhood Tuesday morning after a semi-truck collided with several power poles near 35th and Dunlap avenues, causing outages and damage. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest.
PHOENIX - A semi-truck crashed into multiple power poles in Phoenix, knocking out power for dozens of residents on Tuesday morning.
What we know:
The Nov. 11 crash happened around 10:55 a.m. near 35th and Dunlap avenues, the Phoenix Police Department said.
"When they arrived they located multiple power lines and poles down, as well as a semi-truck that hit them. There were no other vehicles involved. It does not appear there are any injuries to anyone involved. The driver of the truck remained on scene," police said.
Investigators are looking into whether impairment was a factor in the crash.
Power outage affects homes, businesses & traffic
Just over 30 people were affected by the power outage. Power has since been restored in the area.
"This incident has caused lines to come down in the area affecting some nearby homes and traffic light function at 35th Ave & Butler. Due to public safety concerns firefighters have evacuated the immediate area for precautionary measures … officials are denying entry into the immediate area for the foreseeable future," said Phoenix Fire Capt. Scott Douglas.
What they're saying:
"He caught the wire that goes over the intersection and he kept pulling forward and as he pulled forward it all of a sudden just popped these power lines, just went ‘pop, pop, pop, pop!’ And it happened about that quick and I was out and I'm yelling ‘stop’ and my neighbor came outside, and he's yelling ‘stop’ and this is where we're at," said neighbor Richard Miranda.
The company who owns the semi-truck, U.S. Freight, released a statement on the crash, saying, "We apologize for the disruption this incident has caused to the homeowners and residents in the area. We are grateful that no one was injured and appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we work to resolve the situation."
Map of the area where the crash happened