Downed Power Lines Prompt Shelter-in-Place in Walnut Creek

Downed live power lines have prompted a shelter-in-place order in Walnut Creek.

The shelter-in-place is in effect on Los Banos Avenue and Los Cerros Avenues by San Carlos Drive.

A garbage truck hit low-hanging cable lines in the area. There is also a power outage in the area, officials said.

The incident is expected to last several hours.

No other information was immediately available.

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