Palos Park, IL – Police and fire crews in Palos Park responded Thursday evening to a transformer explosion that caused a power outage and forced the closure of a main roadway.
According to the Palos Park Police Department, the incident occurred near 8300 W. McCarthy Road, where a transformer reportedly blew, knocking out power in the immediate area. Authorities have shut down McCarthy Road, urging drivers to avoid the area and use Route 83 or 131st Street as alternate routes.
Police and fire units remain on the scene to secure the area while ComEd crews respond to restore service. Officials did not immediately provide an estimated restoration time.
The closure is expected to cause local traffic delays during the evening commute. Residents in the area have reported flickering lights and outages as utility teams assess the damage.
Motorists traveling through Palos Park and surrounding parts of Cook County should plan extra time and consider alternative routes until repairs are complete. Updates will be posted by local authorities as crews work to restore power and reopen the roadway.
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