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Update: Road closed, mobile homes overturned, power outage in Scott County

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Posted at 7:47 AM, Dec 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-06 12:12:49-05

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Stamping Ground Road is currently closed off near White Oak Road as crews work to fix power lines on the side of the road.

More than 500 people are without power right now, according to KU. The company says damage will take hours to fix.

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Stamping Ground fire officials confirm that two mobile homes overturned overnight. They say there has been damage to other homes and at least two people have been injured.

The owner of the mobile home park said that American Red Cross is on the way.

There are 34 homes and six of the homes are now inhabitable. Stamping Ground Christian church/school has opened up for shelter. Two empty trailers are opened as well.

Some Scott County Schools are currently without power. Officials announced all students in Scott County will have a NTI day today because of the reported storm damage in the county. This will be their first NTI day of the year.