A Facebook post said, “Please stay off Hwy 72. This particular area is by the Shell Station close to the Hwy 45 exit. Power lines are down across the Hwy.” The post urged drivers to avoid the stretch of highway because lines lying on the roadway present an immediate hazard.
Downed power lines can pose risks of electrocution, start vehicle accidents and block emergency access. Utility crews and public-safety officials typically secure affected areas and work to remove hazards, though the post did not specify whether crews were on scene.
The location cited near the Shell station and the Highway 45 exit suggests the incident could affect local traffic and nearby businesses. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, obey directions from law enforcement and avoid driving through or near fallen lines.
Details in the post were limited. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
