A power pole and transformer were damaged when a Republic Services trash truck was completing its route on Tuesday, April 24. (Photo by Brittany Zegers)
April 24, 2018 — 5:15 p.m. Ameren has updated the anticipated outage restoration time to 8 p.m.
April 24, 2018 — 4:15 p.m. The outage status has been updated by Ameren Missouri. According to the power company’s website, the outage has been assigned to servicemen or crew and power is anticipated to be restored by 6 p.m.
April 24, 2018 — 2:15 p.m. Excelsior Springs Police and Fire Departments are on the scene near Bell and N. Kent Streets where shortly after 2 p.m., a Republic Services trash truck caught power lines, bringing down at least one pole and the transformer that was attached to it.
It is unknown how long before power may be restored to the area that is experiencing the outage, but estimated at a minimum of a few hours.
The Standard will post updates as they become available.