Major accident in Van Alstyne; power pole failure leaves 2,000 without power and internet

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UPDATE:  POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED IN VAN ALSTYNE, HOWE AND ANNA.

According to a report from KXII, Van Alstyne Police are on the scene of a fatality accident this morning.  It happened at SB Hwy 75 between Farmington & FM 121. The police chief confirms that one person has died. Careflight may land on the highway. The highway will be shut down north of F-M 121.

In a different area, Oncor contractors were working to replace a powerline in Van Alstyne when a large pole gave way. Nearly 2,000 customers are without power.

 

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