ABOVE: Sparks fly on Global Calgary as an ENMAX transformer blows during Leslie Horton’s traffic report
CALGARY – A power outage in the city’s south caused traffic troubles for drivers heading to work on Monday.
The outage happened just after 7 a.m., impacting over 600 customers in the areas of Parkhill, Manchester Industrial area, Highfield and Erlton.
Calgary Fire Chief Paul Leblanc says the outage was caused by an excavator which struck an ENMAX line.
“I believe it was an accidental issue where he backed into one of the power lines, brought the power line down on top of his excavator,” he said.
The man operating the excavator had to stay inside the vehicle until EXMAX crews were able to determine it was safe for him to leave.
The outage caused some lights along Macleod Trail to go out in the height of the morning commute.
Police had to direct traffic in the intersection of Macleod Trail and 25th Avenue S.W.
More more information on power outages, visit the ENMAX website.
WATCH: Reporter Sarah Offin speaks with Calgary Fire Chief Paul Leblanc about a Monday’s power outage.
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