Crash In Socastee Area Left Hundreds Without Power

The wreck took down power lines leaving 616 customers in the dark.

A crash in the Socastee area resulted in a power outage for Santee Cooper customers.

Shortly after noon Sunday, the crash happened near Socastee Baptist Church on Socastee Boulevard.

The wreck took down power lines leaving 616 customers in the dark.

Traffic in both directions was backed up as crews worked to clear the scene.

No injuries were reported and power was restored a few hours later.