A two-vehicle crash on Charleston’s West Side resulted in one vehicle flipping over and crashing into a transformer, causing an explosion and a fire on Friday night around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Tennessee Avenue and Randolph Street. The incident occurred just outside the Boys & Girls Club of Charleston and caused a power outage affecting over 1,000 customers in the area, according to the Appalachian Power outage map. The Charleston Police and Fire Departments are currently on the scene, and the estimated time of power restoration is around 5 a.m. on Saturday. This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
The accident has caused significant damage and disruption in the area, with emergency services working to address the situation. The cause of the crash and the extent of injuries, if any, are currently unknown. Residents are advised to avoid the area as authorities work to clear the scene and restore power to affected customers. The Boys & Girls Club of Charleston is also expected to be impacted by the outage. More updates on the incident will be provided as authorities continue their investigations.
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