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Downed power lines, trees cause road closures in Connecticut as storm sweeps through

Road closures were reported in towns including Simsbury, Canton, Lebanon and Hebron.

CONNECTICUT, USA — Downed power lines and trees brought closed roads in Connecticut Sunday afternoon as severe weather swept through the state.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued for the state and expired at 7 p.m. 1,833 outages in the state were reported by Eversource as of 10 p.m.

By 6 a.m. Monday, Eversource reported just over 400 outages.

Road closures were reported in Simsbury, Canton, Lebanon and Hebron. Click on each town for up-to-date information on the closure listings.

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The Simsbury Police Department advised residents to use caution and to avoid driving around barriers or touching wires. Any hazardous areas in town that have not been addressed by officials can be reported to the police department at 860-658-3100.

6/30/24 3:30 PM Road Conditions: *West Mountain Rd closed from Roswell Rd to Canton Rd *Vining Dr closed *Minster...

Posted by Simsbury, CT Police Department on Sunday, June 30, 2024

According to the town of Canton, their Department of Public Works and Eversource is working to clear debris and to restore power. People were to avoid any "unnecessary travel" and to "treat all down wires as LIVE wires."

Town of Canton Fire & EMS are on scene of multiple power lines down calls in the collinsville area of town. Multiple...

Posted by Canton CT Fire and EMS Department on Sunday, June 30, 2024

The Lebanon Fire Department listed multiple roads closed due to trees, debris and wires down, with "25 personnel working to resolve all the calls for service," along with the Department of Public Works.

Storm info 1. Levita Rd closed iAO 336. Expect 16 houra to repair damage 2. Exeter Rd inbetween Carriage and...

Posted by Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department Inc. on Sunday, June 30, 2024

Hebron's fire department said in a post on Facebook that downed trees, poles and wires have caused multiple road closures in the town and asked residents to use caution in each of the affected areas.

Multiple sections of Wall Steet will be closed for an extended period of time due to multiple trees, poles, and wires...

Posted by Hebron Fire Department on Sunday, June 30, 2024

The Southbury Fire Department said on Facebook that they were called to downed power lines that brought electrical fires in the areas of Lower Fish Road and Jacob Road.

Southbury Fire has been busy this afternoon responding to consecutive electrical fires caused by fallen power lines burning. The first call was on Lower Fish Rock Road while the second was on Jacob Road.

Posted by Southbury Fire Dept on Sunday, June 30, 2024

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