West Plains, MO. – A car crash south of West Plains near US Highway 160 has knocked out power for hundreds of people, according to Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc.
The crash occurred in the area of US 160 and AB Highway intersection. HOEC has had to de-energize roughly 600 members in the area between West Plains and South Fork. Crews from HOEC are working to restore power and EMS are responding to the crash.
If you need to report a continued outage, please do so on the SmartHub mobile app or at www.hoecoop.org. You may also call 417-256-2131 or toll-free 888-HOE-POWER. Phone lines are busy at this time.