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Charges laid after collision takes down traffic lights in Cambridge

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Waterloo Regional Police say charges have been laid in connection with a collision which occurred in Cambridge early Sunday.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Main and Dundas streets at around 3:20 a.m. after a collision had been reported, according to police.

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They say that a car lost control and hit a hydro police, which caused traffic lights and wires to fall to the ground, blocking the intersection.

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The intersection was closed for several hours as crews from Energy+ worked to repair the damage.

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They say that a 23-year-old man from Cambridge has been charged with dangerous operation, impaired operation and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration.

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