Gastonia road reopened after crash downed power lines, police say

GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - A roadway in Gaston County was closed after a crash brought power lines down on Friday afternoon.

According to the Gastonia Police Department, East Long Avenue had to be closed in both directions at North Rhyne Street due to the collision.

Officers had been at the scene redirecting traffic in the area.

Police said nobody was hurt in the crash.

The road was fully reopened around 3:30 p.m.

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