Accident Reported On 256 Near Fairgrounds Leaving Many Without Power

We will keep you updated on any information that comes to us. 

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(Jefferson County, Ind.) - Early this morning an accident was reported on 256 near S. Grange Hall Rd. 

According to a Duke Energy report, a vehicle had collided with an electric pole around 2:05 a.m. leaving about 219 residents in the area without power. 

Duke Energy reported that power was restored to residents around 7:50 a.m. 

There have not been any reports on how the incident occurred, or the well being of the driver. 

We will keep you updated on any information that comes to us. 

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