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Two crashes cause power outages in Brown County

Posted at 6:10 AM, Feb 05, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-05 20:33:28-05

BROWN COUNTY, WI -- Two crashes into power poles caused power outages in Suamico and Allouez overnight. 

 

The first happened at the intersection of County B and Lakeview Drive in Suamico. 

 

Police say power lines were down across roadways and the power was out at traffic signals in that area. 

 

Around 4 a.m. Suamico Police tweeted that the road was back open and power was being restored in the area. 

 

 

The second crash happened at the intersection of Libal Street and East Beaupre Street in Allouez. 

 

Roads near both crash sites were closed for several hours while WPS crews fixed the power poles. 

 

Brown County Sheriff's Deputies say both drivers were uninjured.

 

Police say both drivers were arrested on suspicion of OWI.