1-vehicle crash near Kahe Power Plant downs power lines, snarls traffic
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Eastbound traffic was backed up this morning on Farrington Highway at Helelua Street after a one-car crash near the Kahe Power Plant.
UPDATE 2 p.m.
The right lane of westbound Farrington Highway reopened at 2 p.m. after a car crashed into a utility pole near the Kahe Power plant early this morning, according to transportation officials
However, crews will continue to work within the shoulder to make repairs, said the Hawaii Department of Transportation. All highway users are asked to use caution when passing the work area.
Following the crash early this morning, the utility lines were downed, and the right lane of westbound Farrington Highway was closed so utilities could replace the pole and rehang the lines.
Shortly after noon, crews replaced the damaged utility pole, but other utilities remain onsite to continue repairs.
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Farrington Highway in Nanakuli is being contraflowed this morning after a car crashed into a utility pole near the Kahe Power Plant.
The crash occurred shortly after 5 a.m. and resulted in downed power lines, according to police.
No serious injuries were immediately reported.
