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Pine Hills residents say car accidents causing power outages, difficulty accessing businesses

ORLANDO, Fla. — People who live near Pine Hills said they’re taking a risk every time drivers buckle up and hit the road.

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Residents say they’ve lost power and access to their businesses because of the continuous crashes and accidents, and that this is a major safety issue that is being ignored.

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People who have to walk and drive these streets every day said they are tired of empty promises and dead-end plans. They want a top-to-bottom approach, more slow-down lights, speed bumps, monitoring and more.

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.

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