FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Crews are working to repair some downed power lines after a dump truck crashed into a pole in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale Police and Florida Power and Light crews responded to the scene along the 1200 block of West Cypress Creed Road at approximately 1:30 p.m., Wednesday.
Power lines and other electrical cables were left on the ground after the truck slammed into the pole.
#FLPD Temp Road Closure- 1200 block of West Cypress Creek Road eastbound & westbound lanes are CLOSED due to downed wires in the roadway. Motorist can utilize NW 12 Ave / NW 15 Ave as Detour. @FTLCityNews @FLFR411 pic.twitter.com/GdP4l0wNdY
— Fort Lauderdale Police (@ftlauderdalepd) August 14, 2019
It is unclear if the driver was injured in the crash.
East and westbound lanes of Cypress Creek Road remain closed hours later.
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