Bad Kreuznach Power Outage Caused by Accident

Bad Kreuznach, Germany

Power outage affects thousands of residents

A traffic accident in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, caused a power outage that affected thousands of residents on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. The accident occurred at approximately 10:30 AM when a car crashed into a power pole on Bosenheimer Straße.

The impact of the crash caused the power pole to snap, resulting in downed power lines and a loss of electricity to the surrounding area. The outage affected approximately 5,000 households and businesses in the city center and surrounding neighborhoods.

Emergency services respond quickly

Emergency services responded quickly to the scene and cordoned off the area. The fire department worked to secure the downed power lines, while utility crews from the local power company, Stadtwerke Bad Kreuznach, began repairs.

Crews worked throughout the day to restore power to the affected areas. By late afternoon, most of the affected households and businesses had their power restored. However, some areas remained without power into the evening.

Investigation into the accident ongoing

The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the police. No injuries have been reported.

The power outage caused some disruption to daily life in Bad Kreuznach. Some schools and businesses were forced to close early, and traffic lights were out of operation in some areas.

However, the city's emergency services and utility crews worked quickly to restore power and minimize the impact of the outage.