Repairs underway in downtown Leesburg after truck crash downs 3 power poles

WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to watch our livestream.LEESBURG, Ga. (WALB) — A truck crash downed three power poles in downtown Leesburg on Friday, Oct. 30. According to the Leesburg Police Department, roads near Fourth Street and Walnut Avenue closed around 8:40 a.m. after the accident, and traffic was diverted around the GA-3 bypass between Linden Road and Jordan Road. City workers told WALB at the scene that a truck hit a power pole, which pulled down two other poles, leaving live wires in the roadway. Leesburg city officials said the roadway has partially reopened as utility workers and AT T repair the 3 downed poles. WALB has reached out to Leesburg police to learn more about the vehicle accident and whether anyone was hurt. Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the article’s headline in your message.To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WALB on Facebook,