99 Street in south central Edmonton reopens after driver collides with power pole

A section of 99 Street in Edmonton has reopened after a driver travelling eastbound on 63 Avenue struck a power pole at the intersection near CPR Irvine and Hazeldean.

The collision happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday causing both south- and northbound lanes of 99 Street to be closed.

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The female driver, 63, was taken to hospital in serious condition.

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