Trees on power lines force closure of Highway 14 in Port Renfrew

Highway 14 is closed in both directions because trees have fallen on hydro lines. Photo courtesy Drive BC.

A section of Highway 14 is closed after fallen trees have brought down power lines.

UPDATE – #BCHwy14 CLOSED in both directions at Parkinson road in #PortRenfrew because of trees on Hydro lines. Next update at 3:00 PM. See: https://t.co/QCjYb1Bj4t

— Drive BC (@DriveBC) November 14, 2017

Drive BC said the highway is closed in both directions at Parkinson Road in Port Renfrew. Crews are assessing the downed power lines. There is no detour available at this time.

B.C. Hydro says 349 people are without power due to the trees falling across a power line. The power has been out since 10:12 a.m. Crews are currently at the scene.

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