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Power restored days after crash prompts outage in Seligman, northwestern Arizona

The Thursday evening crash impacted electricity and water access for hundreds in the area
Crash prompts large power and water outage in Seligman, northwestern Arizona
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SELIGMAN, AZ — Power has since been restored days after a crash left hundreds in Seligman without the utility, according to APS.

The fiery crash occurred Thursday evening in Seligman, located in Yavapai County, northwestern Arizona.

Officials originally estimated that power was not expected to be restored until 5 p.m. on Friday and that water was also been impacted during the outage.

See ABC15 reporting of the original outage in the player above.

On Saturday morning, officials confirmed to ABC15 that power has since been restored to those impacted. It is unclear is water access is still impacted.

The Yavapai Office of Emergency Management is coordinating water and ice deliveries for residents, officials said.

Officials advise the following:

  • Keep refrigerators and freezers closed to preserve food.
  • Check on elderly neighbors and those with medical needs.
  • Never approach downed power lines.

Authorities say the affected area is along Pica Camp and Anvil Rock roads, as well as Younger Trail to Crookton Road.

Interstate 40 was closed in both directions at milepost 126 near Crookton Road for several hours, but it has been reopened.