CAR STRIKES POWER POLE IN KINGSTON CAUSING OUTAGE
Yesterday afternoon, a car struck a 3-phase power pole along Highway 70 just past Kingston Elementary School, leading to a significant power outage in the area. This intersection is crucial as it serves customers in all directions, including the new Dollar General Market.
Crews promptly arrived on-site to install a new pole. The power had to be disconnected during the pole replacement for the safety of the workers and the public. The process took about an hour to complete.
Power was out for customers from the accident site to approximately 2633 Kingston Highway. The affected areas included Four-mile Road, Rose Bailey Road, Five Mile Road, Old Johnston Valley Road, Foxfire Lane, and a section of Little Johnson Valley Road.
Photo Credit: Rockwood Electric Utility