Semi Slams Into Barn in Chatham Township, Closing Chippewa Road as Power Goes Out and Gas Is Shut Off Until Truck Is Removed
CHATHAM TOWNSHIP, OHIO — A semi-truck struck a barn in Chatham Township Monday afternoon, triggering a road closure and utility disruptions in the area, according to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office.
Photo credit: Medina County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Deputies said Chippewa Road, east of Avon Lake Road, was closed after the crash. The sheriff’s office announced the closure at 1:40 p.m. and estimated the road could remain shut down for about four hours, urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Photo credit: Medina County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
As of 4 p.m., Chippewa Road was still closed. Officials also reported power outages in the area, and said natural gas service will be shut off until the semi-truck can be safely removed from the barn.
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