Cherokee County, GA – Authorities have shut down Ranchwood Trail at the intersection of East Cherokee Drive following an accident involving a power pole, according to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area while crews assess the damage.
The sheriff’s office reported that the closure will remain in place for an unknown period as utility workers address the downed pole and potential electrical hazards. The crash occurred earlier this evening, prompting emergency crews to block access to the roadway for safety.
Photos shared by officials show a leaning utility pole with wires sagging over the road, and deputies directing traffic away from the scene. It is unclear if any injuries occurred during the incident.
Motorists traveling through East Cherokee County are advised to seek alternate routes, as delays are expected until repairs are completed. Updates on the road’s reopening are anticipated once Georgia Power and local authorities determine the site is safe.
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