Duke replaces power pole in Franklin Twp. that box truck hit, knocked down

Traffic on Union Road in Franklin Twp. was reduced to one lane until about 8 p.m. Thursday while Duke energy crews replaced a power pole a box truck hit and knocked down early in the afternoon.

The crash occurred south of Manchester Road at about 2:30 p.m., per initial reports.

No injuries were reported.

Duke Energy reported that 88 customers were without power at 4 p.m. as a result of the crash. Power has since been restored to those residents.

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