Crime & Safety

Downed Power Lines Closes Section of Church Street in Aberdeen

A detour is in place. It's unknown when the street will reopen

Editor's Note: Information on the accident that closed Church Street is available .

A section of Church Street between Lloyd Road and Line Road is closed due to downed power lines caused by a car accident Thursday night, according to Aberdeen Chief of Police John Powers.

JCP&L is en route to fix the lines, Powers said. It is unknown at this time when the street will reopen. A detour is set up and police are currently in the area to help direct traffic.

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Information about the accident was not immediately available.

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