Two-Vehicle Crashes Cause Power Outages, Road Closures Johnston County, Charlotte, Pyramid Highway

Several car crashes in different states caused significant disruptions by striking utility poles and leading to power outages. In Johnston County, a T-bone collision resulted in two hospitalizations and a localized power outage after one vehicle hit a utility pole guy wire. In northwest Charlotte, a vehicle crash damaged utility poles causing at least 41 power outages, with one person hospitalized with minor injuries. Meanwhile, a two-vehicle crash on Pyramid Highway in Nevada led to power lines falling across the road, prompting a closure expected to last 7 to 8 hours. Authorities in all instances urged caution and detours while crews worked to restore power and clear the accident scenes. Investigations are ongoing to determine the causes of these crashes.