A portion of Route 20 in Girard was closed to traffic after a downed tree knocked out power lines.

That incident happened just before 8:30 a.m. Thursday near the Martin’s Landing Apartments.

Sunset Street from Church Street on Route 20 were closed for over two hours as street crews worked to clear the road.

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Girard Borough Police believe it was old age that caused the tree to fall.