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Semi clips powerline in Creston, causes $3,000 damage

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August 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

An accident in Creston just before 8-a.m. today (Wednesday), caused $3,000 damage, but there were no injuries. Authorities say a 2014 International semi driven by 49-year old Paul Witte, of Ankeny, was pulling into the parking lot of an auto parts store, when the trailer snagged an overhead power line. The resulting drag caused one power pole owned by Alliant Energy, to break, and partially pull another pole over. No citations were issued because the accident occurred on private property.