DeKalb County highway shutdown after tree falls onto powerlines

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County Fire and Rescue confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a fallen tree and power lines have caused a road closure.

On Monday night, DCFR said a tree fell across Lawrenceville Highway at Imperial Hills Drive in Tucker, Georgia.

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The fallen tree caused a power line to fall and now the highway is shut down at Lucky Valley Drive.

There are no reported injuries.

Georgia Power is on the scene working on repairs.

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At this time, it is unclear if it is weather-related.

There is no word on when the road will be back open.

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