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Beaverton power poles toppled by semi-truck; power restored by Saturday afternoon

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Source: KATU
Beaverton power poles toppled by semi-truck; power restored by Saturday afternoon
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A tractor-trailer struck a power line in downtown Beaverton, pulling down seven power poles and prompting a shelter-in-place for nearby businesses and homes. Beaverton police shut down streets as crews de-energized lines and repaired the damage. Portland General Electric said all affected customers had power restored by Saturday afternoon, after about 110 were initially without power and 99.99% were restored.

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  1. Power restored and repairs complete after semi-truck pulled down Beaverton power poles  KATU
  2. When Semi-Trucks Go Sightseeing: How One Rig Took Out Seven Power Poles in a Single Pass  Yahoo
  3. Semitruck takes out 7 power lines in downtown Beaverton  KGW
  4. PHOTOS: Semi-truck crash brings down 7 power poles in Downtown Beaverton crash  KOIN.com
  5. Semi-truck fells 7 power poles in downtown Beaverton; power restored  OregonLive.com

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