Crash Downs Power Lines

Accident 301 8-26-15 2A pickup truck struck a utility pole near Smithfield Wednesday afternoon downing the power and power lines.

The accident happened at 12:36pm on US 301 just south of Galilee Road. 

No one was transported to the hospital, but the accident caused significant traffic delays.  Duke Energy sent a crew to the scene to replace the downed utility pole and power lines.

Smithfield Police are investigating the accident.

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