A tractor trailer struck overhead power lines in the 200 block of East Joppa Road in Towson Monday, causing a power outage.
Baltimore County Police say the incident occurred just after 8 a.m., and caused multiple traffic lights to go out or malfunction in the area.
The tractor trailer has been removed and the driver was not injured, according to police.
BGE is currently working to restore power.
Tractor trailer hit overhead power lines 200 blk E Joppa Rd in Towson causing power outage. #mdtraffic^JW
— BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) March 22, 2016
CRASH (tractor trailer vs. utility pole) - avoid E. Joppa Rd. b/w Fairmount& Virginia Aves. #Towson #BaltimoreCounty pic.twitter.com/pHtjA8fIeo
— ABC2 Traffic (@MarylandTraffic) March 22, 2016
Police are encouraging motorists to use caution in the area.
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