HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A section of W.T. Harris Boulevard in north Charlotte is closed after a dump truck crashed into power lines Friday morning, police said.
The crash happened on W.T. Harris Boulevard near Reames Road, about a mile from Northlake Mall and I-77. Duke Energy confirmed about 2,000 customers were without power as a result of the crash, which knocked down power lines across the road.
The power outage caused major problems in north Charlotte and Huntersville, with several traffic lights being inoperable. Huntersville police and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers were called to the scene to direct traffic at intersections along Statesville Road. Huntersville police said traffic lights were out as far north as Stumptown Road on Statesville Road, which is a major road in the town.
Duke Energy doesn't expect power to be fully restored until after 12 p.m. It's unclear when the road will fully reopen.
All intersections should be treated as a four-way stop, police said.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said it expects long delays for "several hours" while officers direct traffic in the area. All traffic lights are inoperable, according to CMPD.
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