GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A road on the south side of Gastonia is closed after a crash that led to power outages in the area.

According to N.C. Department of Transportation, the crash was reported on Union Road around 6:15 p.m. near the intersection with Walls Street. The road is closed in both directions, and is expected to reopen by 9:35 p.m.

Duke Energy officials reported that there are 70 customers without power between Union Road and Stevens Street. The outages are expected to be restored by 11 p.m.

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