CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A section of South Boulevard was closed for hours Tuesday after a Publix truck knocked down power lines at Magnolia Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident happened shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Officials urged drivers to use alternate routes as crews work to remove and restore power lines at the intersection.
As of 3:45 p.m., the road was reopened to traffic after utility work in the area.
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