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Tractor-trailer hits North Laredo utility pole, causes power outages
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Juan Puente , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Details about the crash and outage are available from the Laredo Police Department and AEP. Power is out in a North Laredo area due to an accident.
Power is out in a North Laredo area due to an accident. The cause is a collision involving a large truck and a utility pole. This incident occurred on San Mateo Dr.
Details about the crash and outage are available from the Laredo Police Department and AEP. The outage affects a limited number of customers. AEP is working to restore power and estimates it will be back on by a specific time in the afternoon.
For the latest information, including the exact number of customers affected, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Power is out in a North Laredo area due to an accident. The cause is a collision involving a large truck and a utility pole. This incident occurred on San Mateo Dr. Details about the crash and outage…
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