Power has been restored to homes in Welcome Bay following a crash that took out a power pole.
Emergency services were called to the crash on Kaitemako Road just before 10pm.
A car crashed into a power pole in Welcome Bay overnight. Photos: Cameron Avery.
Power lines were seen sparking, before an explosion was heard in the area. The power then went out, a reporter who attended the crash told SunLive.
The cause of the crash is under investigation and it's understood one person was taken to Tauranga Hospital.
The road was closed as emergency services worked to clear the scene and contractors worked to restore power to the area.
5 comments
One wonders...
Posted on 25-11-2015 08:53 | By penguin
... how drivers manage to hit poles when there is plenty of space between them. Is there something mesmerising about poles?
Speed and alcohol?
Posted on 25-11-2015 12:02 | By The Sage
Or maybe driver distraction. Seems to about sum up most of the accidents unless it was a medical event.
Boy Racers/Hoons
Posted on 25-11-2015 12:58 | By So
This part of Kaitemako Road is popular with hoons. Some will see that Karma's a "lady dog"....
How Presumptuous
Posted on 25-11-2015 13:58 | By redlindyloo
and judgemental you are! I can assure you that the person involved was neither hooning nor drinking and is one of the most sensible hard working young people I know. An accident pure and simple
How dare you
Posted on 26-11-2015 11:06 | By Mother
jump to conclusions about the driver of this car. The driver was coming back from work , no drinking or txting was involved, a pure accident. The person who mentioned Karma - I hope that you never have to witness your daughter lying on the side of the road - all your comments are disrespectful and rude - if you cant saying anything nice don't say anything at all thank you redlindyloo for your kind comment --
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