Crime & Safety
Crash On Chester Pike Leads To Power Outages In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Police Say
By around 7 a.m., some power had been restored, Police Chief Dave Madonna said. It's not clear what caused the crash.
January 8, 2026
A crash on Chester Pike in Delaware County has knocked out power to multiple homes and businesses around Prospect Park and Norwood, Pennsylvania Thursday morning, officials say.
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Chopper 3 was over the crash on the 500 block of Chester Pike on Thursday morning. The scene was dark and there appeared to be no working streetlights or lights inside the homes in the area. PECO crews were working in the area.
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Due to the downed power lines and ongoing investigation, Chester Pike is closed between Amosland Road and Route 420, Prospect Park police Chief Dave Madonna said on social media.
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