COLLIER, Pa. — The 1500 block of Washington Pike has been shut down due to multiple transformers catching fire and causing power lines to fall.
The roads in the area between Raceway Plaza in Scott Township and Collier Town Square are being shut down until emergency crews can contain the incident.
Collier: 1500 block Washington Pike; Multiple transformers caught fire which caused several power lines to fall down and block the roadway. Washington Pike between Raceway Plaza in Scott Township to Collier Town Square. Roadway will be closed for an extended period of time
— Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) June 13, 2021
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At this time there is no word on what caused the transformers to catch fire, or how long power will be out.
Stay with Channel 11 as we will continue to provide updates to this developing story as they become available.
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