CLERMONT, Ga. — A stretch of Steve Black Road in Clermont is closed after a box truck pulled down two power poles, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
As of 8:10 p.m. on Friday, FEB. 20, the road remained closed between Cleveland Highway (U.S. 129) and Redstone Lane while crews worked to repair the damage.
Deputies on scene said the box truck snagged a line attached to a utility pole, bringing down two poles along the route. No injuries were immediately reported.
Jackson EMC crews responded to the scene around noon to make repairs. The utility reported that the outage is affecting 19 customers in the area.
Authorities said the closure was expected to last several hours. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while repairs are underway.
