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Hundreds Without Power In Center City After Construction Mistake

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Crews are working to restore power after a construction mistake knocked out power to hundreds of customers in Center City on Tuesday. Officials say a construction crew accidentally hit an underground power line near the 100 block of North 23rd Street, just after 10 a.m.

Hundreds Without Power In Center City After Construction Mistake

Police are directing traffic at several nearby intersections where the traffic lights are still out.

PECO says they hope to restore power in the next few hours.

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