Crime & Safety
Storms Bring Down Trees, Close Roads in Ross Township
A lightning strike is also suspected to triggering a utility pole fire.
Ross Township volunteer firefighters, police, and fire-police shut down roads and responded to dozens of calls in the wake of a brief, lightning-filled thunderstorm Tuesday afternoon.
A portion of Thompson Run Road between Sutter and Amity Road was closed after a suspected lightning strike triggered a utility pole fire. (watch video here.)
A portion of Hahn Road just off of Babcock Boulevard was also closed by a downed tree.
Police and firefighters responded to dozens of similar calls as utility crews worked to repair the damage and restore power.
There were no reports of any serious injuries.
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