Downed power lines fall on vehicles, patrol car at crash scene in Fresno, police say
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- Rollover left downed lines on vehicles; an extra line later struck a patrol car.
- Officials set a safety perimeter and urged public to keep distance as crews arrive.
- Emergency personnel coordinating with arriving PG&E crews; no injuries reported.
Downed power lines draped across multiple vehicles, including a patrol car after officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash.
The crash happened at 9 p.m. at Clinton and Marks avenues.
According to initial reports from the scene, there are no visible signs of arcing, sparks, or flames.
Still, police stress the situation remains dangerous, particularly after an additional line fell following responders’ arrival, hitting at least one patrol vehicle.
A safety perimeter has been established, and people in the area are being asked to keep their distance as a precaution.
Crews from PG&E are arriving.
No injuries have been reported.
The situation remains under close monitoring as emergency personnel coordinate with utility crews.
This story was originally published March 27, 2026 at 10:09 PM.
