US-36 Closed in Both Directions After Semi Truck Pulls Down Power Line

 All lanes of US-36 are completely blocked at Huron Drive in front of Rural King after a semi truck pulled down a power line across Rockville Road.

According to initial reports, the power line was hanging approximately 10 feet above the highway when Avon Fire crews first arrived on scene. At some point after crews arrived, a semi truck drove through the area and struck the line, dragging it down and onto a responding fire engine.

Traffic is stopped in both directions as emergency responders and utility crews work to secure the scene and make the area safe. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the roadway can be reopened.