UPDATE – BC Hydro now expects the electricity will be restored at about 6:00 p.m.
Company spokesperson, Dag Sherman, says a flatbed truck hit a power pole guide line on Shannon Lake Road.
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That caused considerable damage to a transformer and electrical lines attached to the pole.
Thousands of West Kelowna residents lost electrical service Tuesday.
The power went out just before 1:30 p.m. because of a downed line.
BC Hydro says the outage affected 5,153 homes and businesses.
Repairs should be completed by about 4:00 p.m.
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