Just after 11:00, an ambulance crew from the Five Points reported that a tractor-trailer had taken out five utility poles in the area of Route 7 at Route 4.
Initial reports from the scene indicate that live wires were down across Route 4 and along Route 7 near a group of restaurants.
As a result of the accident Route, 4 is closed between Churchmans Road and Route 7. Lane restrictions remain along Route 7 in the area of the accident.
Reader reports employees at the row of restaurants are trapped in the parking lot by the downed wires.
No injuries have been reported
DelDOT: MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE CAUTION WHEN TRAVELING ON DE-7 IN THE AREA OF AAA BLVD. A POWER OUTAGE HAS SEVERAL SIGNALS DARK.
