Winnipeg police say no injuries were reported when a pickup truck crashed into a hydro pole on Wednesday night and its driver fled the scene, but repairs were ongoing Thursday morning.
The incident, around 11:30 p.m. in the 300 block of St. Anne’s Road, affected some nearby hydro lines, causing power outages, and led to traffic closures in both directions.
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The truck, police said, was inoperable after the crash. Cadets remain at the scene Thursday, while hydro repairs — which are estimated to be completed by 10:30 a.m. — continue.
Police continue to investigate.
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