Crash knocks out power in west end of Peterborough

A large section of the west end of Peterborough, Ont., is without power on Friday following a single vehicle crash.

Around 10:40a.m., emergency crews responded to a crash on Brealey Drive near Fleming College where a vehicle had struck and knocked down a hydro pole.

The Peterborough Police Service closed Brealey Driver between Stenson Boulevard and Forster Avenue for the investigation and cleanup.

Hydro One crews were on scene.

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According to Hydro One’s outage site, more than 5,100 customers are impacted. The site lists an initial estimated restoration time of 1:15 p.m. However, as of 2 p.m., the outage was still being repaired.

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The condition of the driver of the vehicle is not yet known.

Brealey Drive reopened to traffic around 4 p.m.

More to come…