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first_reported: 2026-11-02 19:52 EST
updated: 2026-11-02 19:52 EST
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# Car strikes utility pole, leading to brief drop in water pressure

The pumping station, located in Byrd Park, switched to generator power after the outage.

Section: [Around Town](/richmond/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [The Richmonder](https://www.richmonder.org/some-richmonders-report-reduced-water-pressure/), 2026-11-02 19:52 EST: Car strikes utility pole, leading to brief drop in water pressure

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