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Poplar Ave. in Germantown reopened after 18-wheeler knocks down power pole

Poplar Ave in Germantown was shut down in both directions just east of Poplar Estates after the accident.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Poplar Ave in Germantown has reopened in both directions just east of Poplar Estates after an 18-wheeler hit a power line Tuesday morning.

Germantown Police said Poplar Ave. was closed to both eastbound and westbound traffic after the crash about 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Investigators told ABC24 the 18-wheeler was pulling out of Millstone Nursery and hit a power line, bringing down the pole and a school speed zone sign.

Police said the road had reopened as of 1:30 p.m.

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