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Thousands lose power after crane accident in Salt Lake City area

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SALT LAKE CITY — Nearly 12,000 customers lost power Tuesday in the Sugar House area of Salt Lake City after a crane hit several power lines.

Salt Lake City police said the incident occurred near 2100 South and 900 East, leaving multiple power lines on the ground.

Rocky Mountain Power reported a large power outage with 11,585 customers without service as of 5:30 p.m. By 7:15, there were about 900.

The company estimates that power will be fully restored by 1:30 a.m.

Police said there are no fires and injuries connected to the incident, but traffic is being impacted on 900 East from 2100 South to 2700 South.