JUPITER, Fla. — A large truck tipped and became entangled in power lines, causing a precarious situation in Jupiter on Tuesday.
The incident occurred at Military Trail and Schoolhouse Road just north of Donald Ross Road.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue posted a photo on its X account that showed the truck's grapple arm tangled in the lines.
Truck tipped into wires. Military and Schoolhouse Road just north of Donald Ross. Heavy traffic in area. Some traffic lights are out. JPD doing traffic control. FPL coming for electrical repairs. Consider alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/dr4mPwl804
— PBC Fire Rescue (@PBCFR) June 18, 2024
Crews said the area will need to shut off the power grid to remove the vehicle.
Multiple traffic lights are out in the area, and Jupiter police are working on traffic control.
Drivers in the area are urged to use an alternate route.
Florida Power and Light is at the scene.