Canada

Thousands without power in Central due to ice storm

Photo via Troy Boone

Thousands of customers are without power in Central Newfoundland due to freezing rain in the area.

Ice on power lines knocked out power across the region. More icy precipitation is expected.

Trees bend under the weight of the ice.

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Newfoundland Power crews are on scene in Grand Falls-Windsor and power is expected to be restored by 5:00 p.m.

The deadline for the restoration of other areas is yet to be specified.