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Charges laid in Guelph crash that destroyed hydro poles, closed Speedvale Avenue

Guelph Police were called to the area of Kathleen Street and Speedvale Avenue on Monday morning. Global News / File

Guelph police say a 51-year-old man has been charged following a crash that destroyed two hydro poles and closed a stretch of Speedvale Avenue during the Monday morning commute.

The crash happened at around 7:45 a.m. near Kathleen Street after a pickup truck mounted the curb and struck both poles.

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The impact sheared both poles and live wires were knocked to the ground, cutting off power to a few customers in the area.

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Speedvale Avenue was closed for much of the day and traffic was rerouted around the scene through Kathleen and Exhibition streets.

The driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was charged with dangerous driving.

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He will make a court appearance in October.

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