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Downed Power Line Causes Winston-Salem Street To Briefly Close: Police

Authorities believe the incident could have been weather-related as portions of the triad have recently experienced heavy rain and flooding.
Credit: Winston-Salem Police

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A downed power-line caused the 1100  block of W. Academy Street to briefly close Saturday in Winston-Salem. 

WFMY reported to the location at 6:00 p.m. and the scene had been cleared. 

According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, Duke Power was notified of the incident around 4:46 p.m. 

Authorities believe the incident could have been weather-related as portions of the triad have recently experienced heavy rain and flooding. 

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