Truck Catches Low Hanging Lines, Causes Power Outage

July 13, 2016 - A truck traveling down Patton Street in Center caught low hanging lines around 3pm Wednesday, July 13, 2016 next to the Center Fire Department Station.

Firemen were first on scene and due to the downed lines they used a tanker truck to block off Patton Street at the intersection of Logansport Street and Chief Keith Byndom used his pickup to block off Patton Street at the intersection of Cora Street. The Center Police Department also responded to the scene to assist.

The pulled down lines included power lines resulting in a partial outage across town and interrupted cable television services.