Tree falls on Matthews restaurant, knocks out power to downtown WSOC TV

Publish date: 2024-05-08

MATTHEWS, N.C. — A tree fell on Kristophers Sports Bar & Restaurant Saturday night in downtown Matthews while taking down power lines and smashing a vehicle, officials said.

Power was out in downtown Matthews near the restaurant at Matthews and Trade streets.

More than 1,345  customers are without power in the area and it is not expected to be restored until Sunday afternoon at about 1 p.m., officials said.

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Matthews Fire and Emergency Medical Services are on the scene of the incident.

No injuries were reported, officials said.

Stay tuned to Eyewitness News at 10 and after the game for more on this developing story.

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