Dump Truck Takes Out Utility Poles, Knocks Out Power

(Photo: Decatur County REMC)

(Decatur/Ripley Counties, IN) – A number of Decatur County REMC customers were in the dark for several hours Tuesday after a dump truck came into contact with power lines.

Several utility poles were taken down and caused a large-scale power outage.

Crews quickly responded to the scene – which was not disclosed – and restored power to affected customers.