CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A tractor-trailer hitting a power pole in downtown Charleston late Thursday morning caused traffic and power issues.
The driver of the truck took a right turn too tight at Virginia Street East onto Clendenin Street and snapped a pole in half around 11:30 a.m.
State police were on the scene blocking lanes of Virginia Street. Barricades were set up at Kanawha Blvd E & Clendenin Street, Quarrier Street & Clendenin Street and Virginia Street & Civic Center Drive due to the accident.
Power was out at local businesses briefly, including restaurants around lunchtime.
Metro 911 said injuries were unknown.