EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Over a dozen power outages are affecting El Paso on Friday afternoon, with the biggest one in the Northeast caused by a crash.
According to El Paso Electric’s power outage map, as of 2:40 p.m., there are 14 power outages in the Borderland, affecting 3,182 customers– with the biggest one being near Loop 375 and Rushing Road and affecting 2,357.
Outage map. Credit: EP Electric
A spokesperson for the utility said that the big outage was caused by a truck that hit a power line near Woodrow Bean and Girl Scout Way.
Truck crash knocks out power to 2,000+ in Northeast El Paso. Credit: TxDOT
The spokesperson noted that crews are working to restore electricity safely and quickly, estimating power will be back at around 3:45 p.m.
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