Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On Tuesday afternoon, a transformer explosion near Gateway Drive and North Washington Street led to a significant power outage and traffic congestion in Grand Forks. The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m., causing traffic signals to fail and prompting the Grand Forks Police Department to advise motorists to avoid the area.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud boom, and video footage captured the moment of the explosion. The sudden loss of power affected multiple intersections, leading to a substantial traffic backup as drivers navigated the area without functioning signals.
Utility crews responded promptly to address the outage, working to restore power and ensure the safety of the affected intersections. As of the latest updates, power has been restored to the impacted areas, and traffic flow has returned to normal.
Did You Know?
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Transformer explosions can result from various factors, including equipment failure, lightning strikes, or overloading.
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Grand Forks has experienced similar incidents in the past, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure maintenance and rapid response to electrical emergencies.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.