Duke Energy Restores Power to Leland After Vehicle Damages Equipment

Over 1,300 Duke Energy customers lost power in Leland, North Carolina on Monday morning after a vehicle collided with electrical equipment, disrupting service in the Lanvale Road area. The utility reported the outage began around 10 p.m. on June 14 and estimated restoration by 1:45 p.m.

Incident Details

The outage affected 1,327 customers across the Lanvale Road vicinity in Leland. Duke Energy's outage tracking system identified vehicle damage as the cause of the power loss, though specific details about the incident remained limited. The collision disabled critical electrical infrastructure that supplies power to the residential area.

Restoration Timeline

Duke Energy crews worked to repair or replace the damaged equipment throughout the morning hours. The utility's outage map indicated that affected residents could expect their power restored by early afternoon, allowing most customers to regain service within several hours of the initial incident. Residents were directed to Duke Energy's official outage map for real-time updates on restoration progress.