Helicopter Tree Trimming Leads to Major Power Outage in Cary and Morrisville :: WRAL.com

A helicopter conducting tree trimming for a railroad company caused a significant power outage in Cary and Morrisville, which affected nearly 22,000 Duke Energy customers at its peak. As of 6:40 p.m., over 5,000 residents were still without power, although services were restored by 9 p.m. The outages disrupted various events and led to the closure of several facilities, including community centers and arts venues. Affected areas included locations along major roads like James Jackson Avenue and Cary Parkway.