Part of Hwy. 49 in Stone County closed after power line falls A fallen power line is blocking Highway 49 in Stone County, leaving both north- and southbound lanes temporarily closed to traffic while authorities work to clear it. (Source: Submitted) By WLOX Staff | March 4, 2021 at 10:10 AM CST - Updated March 4 at 10:10 AM
WIGGINS, Miss. (WLOX) - Part of Highway 49 in Wiggins is closed to traffic after a live power line fell, blocking the highway.
It happened Thursday morning near the intersection of Highway 49 and New Hope Road, just north of Highway 26.
Authorities say Mississippi Department of Transportation were clearing trees on the right-of-way when a tree fell on a power line and knocked it down.
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