Thousands lose power after car hits utility pole on Miguel Varela Lane in eastern El Paso, Texas
Car crashes into power pole in East El Paso, leaving hundreds in the dark
The crash happened about 3 p.m. along Miguel Varela Lane, initially leaving about 2,400 customers in the dark. Power was restored to about half of them in about an hour, an El Paso Electric spokesperson said.
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