According to WTKR in Norfolk, Dominion Energy is currently evaluating a transmission tower in southeastern Virginia that was struck by a barge during a Monday morning rainstorm.
The tower is located on the Elizabeth River, just north of the High Rise Bridge on Interstate 64, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. This is located just south of Norfolk. At 9:36 a.m. Monday, January 3rd, the fire department received a call about the accident.
When firefighters arrived, they discovered a high-voltage transmission tower that was leaning. They believe the river barge collided with the tower due to high tide and wind gusts exceeding 40 mph during the storm. As the high winds continued to howl, the rain turned to snow Monday afternoon.
Dominion Energy is planning repairs. According to company officials, all power lines are intact and power can be redirected to other lines if necessary. As of late Monday afternoon, no widespread power outages had been reported in the area.
According to firefighters, the incident had no effect on river traffic.
