Hundreds of London Hydro customers in the south end woke up Monday morning without power.
Nancy Hutton, director of communications with London Hydro, told Global News that the outage was caused by a vehicle striking a hydro pole near the intersection of Commissioners Road East and Kingsford Crescent.
Police confirmed in a post on Twitter that the collision resulted in minor injuries.
Get breaking National news
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
The westbound lanes of Commissioners Road East are closed between the east and west leg of Kingsford Crescent, police said.
While some residents are no longer in the dark, London Hydro officials estimate power will be fully restored by 11:30 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing.
- Alcohol sales in Canada just saw ‘largest’ annual drop since tracking began
- Americans view each other as morally bad, poll says. Canada is the opposite
- ‘Buy Canadian’ policy likely to cost taxpayers $12 billion yearly: study
- Alberta’s premier consulting on scrapping clock changes, prefers more light at night
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.