Drivers in Redwood City were advised to avoid the area of Whipple Avenue and Veterans Boulevard this morning following an accident that caused a power outage.
Redwood City police issued a traffic advisory at 7:17 a.m. after a vehicle struck a power pole, causing extensive damage to an additional power pole and power lines in the area. According to PG&E, the incident also knocked out power to 2,475 residents.
No one was injured in the accident, police officials said. All customers had power restored by early Tuesday morning, and the traffic lights were back in service Tuesday afternoon.
Road closures in the area are impacting traffic and drivers are being asked to take alternate routes. PG&E is on scene, working on getting the power back on.
There's no estimate about when power will be restored or when the intersection will reopen to routine traffic, police said.
