On Friday morning, a crash involving a semi-truck knocked down power lines in Baton Rouge.
As per the initial information, the single-vehicle wreck was reported just after 9 a.m. on N Ardenwood Drive and Winbourne Avenue. The preliminary reports showed that a semi-truck knocked out power lines along a Baton Rouge roadway and dozens of people in the area were left without electricity.
The incident did not cause any serious injuries, officials reported. All four lanes on N Ardenwood Drive were shut down near Winbourne Avenue as crews worked at the scene. According to Entergy, more than 40 households in the surrounding area were left without power. No further details were provided.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
July 30, 2022
Source: WBRZ