Properties in Welcome Bay are without power following a vehicle striking a power pole.
Police were notified of a single vehicle crash on Waitaha Road around 7.30pm where a car has collided with a power pole.
"There are no reports of injury or [traffic] blockage," says a police spokesperson.
PowerCo are reporting that 151 properties in Welcome Bay have had a power cut due to the vehicle striking the pole.
The power is reported to have gone off at 7.34pm.
Power is estimated to be restored by 11.45pm.
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1 comment
Another one bites the dust
Posted on 16-10-2022 09:12 | By red
Yet another power pole added to the weekly tally... Why was it hit? Just another 'accident'... As usual no accountability, another texting driver?
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