VIRGINIA BEACH, VA : Crash causes downed power lines on I-64 on Monday, 26th June 2023

Downed power lines caused a vehicle crash and lane closures Monday on Interstate 64 in Virginia Beach.

According to Virginia State Police, Dominion power lines snapped and dropped on the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-64 near Indian River Rd. around 11 a.m. into traffic. The incident caused a two-vehicle crash. Police say there were no injuries reported as a result of the crash.

Dominion Energy is investigating what caused the power lines to come down. A representative confirmed to WAVY that the incident also knocked out power to 1,100 customers.

Dominion crews responded to the scene on the interstate to remove the wires and make temporary repairs. Power was restored around noon Monday.

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