OCEANSIDE, Calif. (KGTV) — The Oceanside Fire Department says downed power lines near Pablo Tac Elementary School caused road closures and interrupted student pickup Tuesday afternoon.
According to a spokesperson for the school district, a private company's delivery truck hit a power line, causing the electrical wires to fall as the truck blocked the school's entrance. They also told 10News that the students are safe and being moved to an off-site address for after-school pickup.
Additionally, the spokesperson says the electrical wires caused a tree to catch fire in a neighbor's yard, but it did not reach the campus. The school did lose power following the crash.
Pablo Tac Elementary's address is 3535 Hacienda Drive, just off Highway 76 in Oceanside.
OFD says as of 2:52 p.m., the power lines were de-energized, but Hacienda Drive was still closed. Police officers were walking students to the new pick-up spot, per OFD.
"We advise parents and guardians to allow extra time for pickup and to follow any detour signs or instructions from local authorities. Updates will be provided as the situation develops," a Facebook post by OFD says.
Firefighters first tweeted about the traffic situation a little after 2 p.m. The district says it has notified parents.
Update: Power lines near Pablo Tac Elementary are de-energized, but Hacienda Dr is still closed. OPD is assisting with walking students to a new pick-up spot. Parents, please contact the school for details. Avoid the area if possible.
— Oceanside Fire Department (@Oceanside_Fire) August 20, 2024
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