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2,000 Langley customers in the dark after car knocks over power pole

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A motor vehicle accident in Langley knocked out power for 2,300 customers Wednesday night. Global News

Upwards of 2,300 BC Hydro customers in Langley were left in the dark late Wednesday night after a car knocked down a power pole.

According to police, the accident happened around 11:30 p.m. near 200th and 46A Ave.

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BC Hydro’s website shows crews were onsite early into Thursday morning trying to get the power back up — but they said they weren’t sure how long it might take.

Langley RCMP say the driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Speed may have been a factor in the collision.

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