Portion of Bees Ferry Road closed after commercial truck hits telecommunications lines

FIRST ALERT: Downed power lines block Bees Ferry Road in West Ashley

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is warning drivers in West Ashley about downed power lines.

Portion of Bees Ferry Road closed after commercial truck hits telecommunications lines

WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCBD) -- A portion of Bees Ferry Road in West Ashley was closed Wednesday afternoon due to downed power lines. One lane of northbound traffic between the Charleston County Landfill (1344 Bees Ferry Road) and Main Road is closed, according to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. The southbound lanes are open. A Dominion Energy spokesperson said crews responded to the area around 11:15 a.m. after a commercial transport vehicl…

A truck knocked down several poles of the electric line, causing an extensive power outage in the commune of Las Condes, which triggered a high traffic congestion during the morning rush hour. The incident occurred recently at the intersection of Padre Hurtado with Las Condes Avenue, according to the authorities. At that point, the truck hooked up fibre optic cables, which belong to four telecommunications companies, tearing down at least four p…

Wire-Snagging Tree Darkens Much of Lamorinda Tuesday

Thousands w/o power as tree takes wires down on Glorietta Boulevard around 8:50pm Tuesday. Reports of crash in the area also came in but wreckage not located. Traffic restrictions are in place and drivers are advised to use caution at uncontrolled intersections.

Power Line Down at West Panola St and N Adams St

Power lines are down in Carthage as severe weather knocked down poles near West Panola St. and North Adams St. SWEPCO is working to resolve the issue, but drivers should remain cautious around town for other power line issues and…