All northbound lanes of Route 12 at Oswego Street in Utica are closed after a tractor-trailer knocked down a transformer on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (Courtesy Department of Transportation)

Update: As of 10:58 all lanes have reopened, according to the State Department of Transportation.

Utica, N.Y. — All lanes of Route 12 northbound in Utica are closed after an accident involving a tractor-trailer and a transformer, police said.

The road is closed at Oswego Street, according to a traffic alert sent by the state Department of Transportation at 8:12 p.m.

A tractor-trailer struck a utility pole and knocked down a transformer, said Sgt. Michael Curley, a spokesperson for the Utica police.

National Grid has put up a new pole and removed debris, Curley said.

On traffic cameras, police can be seen redirecting traffic and a portion of the area is cordoned off with yellow police tape.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.

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