Vehicle crash causes power lines to come down at major Fresno intersection

A vehicle collision Saturday caused power lines to come down in Fresno.

The collision happened just after 11 a.m. at First Street and Ashlan Avenue.

In a post, the Fresno Fire Department said the traffic accident “resulted in a damaged power pole and downed power lines.”

The intersection is closed as well as north, south, east and west of Ashlan, police said.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

PG&E is also reporting a power outage due to the collision. At least 2,700 customers are affected.

Fresno Police Lt. Tim Tietjen said a driver lost control of their vehicle and struck a power pole.

No injuries were reported and the driver of the vehicle was not intoxicated, Tietjen said.

The intersection is expected to be closed off for the next hour.

A traffic crash caused a power line to come down and resulted in traffic jams on Ashlan Avenue, near First Street.