At its peak, 1,300 customers in North Vancouver were in the dark after a car accident on Boxing Day night.
BC Hydro spokesperson Mora Scott says the accident happened around 7 p.m. on Capilano Road near West 21st St.
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“It did cause extensive damage so our crews are having to replace the power pole as well as do some repairs on the lines,” Scott said.
Scott said crews from Vancouver and North Vancouver are working on repairs and had most of the power back on by 5 a.m. Wednesday.