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Four Hurt, Lights Out Following Chapel Hill Car Crash
26 Nov
Summary
- Four individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.
- The incident resulted in a power outage for approximately 175 customers.
- Chapel Hill police are actively investigating the circumstances of the collision.
A car crash involving a utility pole on Weaver Dairy Extension late Monday evening left four people with injuries and caused a widespread power outage. The collision, which occurred around 10 p.m., sent the driver and three passengers to the hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
The impact of the crash resulted in approximately 175 Duke Energy customers losing electricity. Restoration efforts were underway, with power anticipated to return by Tuesday morning. Repair crews worked through the night to replace the damaged pole and reconnect utility lines.
Weaver Dairy Extension was closed for several hours between Palafox Drive and Rowe Road to facilitate the necessary repairs. Chapel Hill police have initiated an investigation to determine the specific cause of the crash that led to these disruptions.
