A significant disruption unfolded in Wildey, St Michael, early Friday morning when a truck transporting heavy equipment struck overhead utility wires, triggering a major traffic jam and a power outage. The incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. near the Rubis Service Station. According to Valenta, the station’s assistant supervisor, the bucket attached to the truck snagged the wires as it approached the corner, resulting in a utility pole splitting in half and a subsequent loss of electricity. ‘Barbados Light & Power responded promptly, shutting off the power supply. We’re now operating on our generator, ensuring uninterrupted service for our customers. We have sufficient fuel to meet demand,’ Valenta explained. Repair teams from Barbados Light & Power and telecommunications provider Flow remain on-site, working diligently to restore services. Meanwhile, traffic in the area is moving at a snail’s pace, with authorities advising motorists to exercise caution as restoration efforts continue.