A dump truck overturned and took down power lines on Epping Road in Exeter, causing a small power outage.

Exeter Police said the dump truck overturned on Epping Road at Blue Hawk Drive and brought down power lines. Photos show that a utility pole was also brought down.

The driver of the truck was not injured and no other vehicles were involved.

It wasn't clear if the dump truck was carrying a load at the time. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the overturn.

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The crash also caused a small power outage, according to Unitil's outage map.

On its outage map, Unitil estimated that restoration could take until at least 4:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon. Potentially strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and downpours could delay repairs.

Scene of a crash involving a dump truck on Epping Road near Blue Hawk Drive in Exeter 7/17/22
Scene of a crash involving a dump truck on Epping Road near Blue Hawk Drive in Exeter 7/17/22 (Exeter Police)
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Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com or via Twitter @DanAlexanderNH

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