Downed power line closes off part of SC 170, deactivates traffic lights in Bluffton
A downed power line halted all traffic on part of S.C. 170 and deactivated some traffic lights on Buckwalter Parkway on Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
The stretch of road on S.C. 170 between Old Miller Road and Buckwalter Parkway is closed to all traffic temporarily, according to Bluffton Township Fire District Capt. Randy Hunter.
He said a tree brought the power line down. As of 11:30 a.m., Bluffton fire and police officials were still on the scene working to remove the tree. The power company is also on the scene to fix the line, he said.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
This story was originally published November 11, 2020 at 11:13 AM.
Jake Shore
The Island Packet