Tractor-trailer accidentally pulls down several poles in Delaware

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
NEW CASTLE, Delaware (WPVI) -- A tractor-trailer driver accidentally pulled down several poles on Route 273 in New Castle, Delaware on Tuesday afternoon.

It happened near Quiqley Boulevard, just before 12 p.m.
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Delmarva Power says roughly 20 customers are without service.

That portion of Route 273 is still closed, right now, so crews can make the necessary repairs.
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