*UPDATE* AEP Restores Power in Zanesville

***UPDATE*** Power restored in Zanesville Area ***UPDATE***

AEP Officials said the power outage might be equipment related.  

Crews are still searching for the cause of the outage. Right now, crews are troubleshooting and trying to transfer customers to a different power source. Officials said it make take 3 to 4 hours to complete.

Some traffic lights are out. and four way intersections should be treated as four way stops during the outage period according to Ohio Traffic laws. 

We’ll bring you more details as they become available. 

AEP Ohio said over 2,000 customers are without power in Muskingum County. There is no word yet, on the cause of the outage. AEP said the estimated restoration time is 9:30 p.m. Sunday evening.