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Semi-Truck Topples Power Poles in West Phoenix, Triggering Evacuations and Outages

Police are investigating the cause, including whether impairment played a role.

Overview

  • The crash happened around 10:55 a.m. near 35th Avenue and Butler/Dunlap, where a truck hauling electrical equipment hit multiple poles and power lines.
  • No injuries were reported, the driver stayed at the scene, and police said no other vehicles were involved.
  • Firefighters evacuated nearby homes and closed Butler Drive from 35th Avenue to 37th Avenue as a safety precaution.
  • SRP and Phoenix Fire crews remain on scene to secure the area and restore service for about 40 customers, with traffic signals affected at 35th Avenue and Butler.
  • U.S. Freight, which owns the truck, apologized for the disruption and said it was grateful no one was hurt.