Crash Knocks Out Power to Hundreds in Jefferson City's Apache Flats Area

A crash in western Jefferson City cut electrical service to nearly 500 homes and businesses in the Apache Flats area, according to Ameren Missouri's outage map.

The outage was reported just before 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, leaving 472 Ameren Missouri customers without power, the utility's outage tracker showed.

Ameren crews were dispatched to the area to begin repair work, with restoration expected to take several hours, according to the outage map. No additional details about the vehicles involved or the exact cause of the crash were immediately available.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol was among the agencies noted in connection with the incident, though further specifics on injuries or the number of vehicles involved have not been released.

Residents in the affected area were advised to check Ameren's outage map for updates on restoration progress. The utility did not provide a specific timeline beyond estimating the repairs would take several hours to complete.

This report will be updated as officials and Ameren Missouri release more information about the crash and the status of power restoration in the Apache Flats area.