Vehicle crashes into utility pole in Dartmouth

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A Halifax Regional Police vehicle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

By Mike Lacasse

Posted Jun 8, 2024 10:35:43 AM.

Last Updated Jun 8, 2024 10:35:48 AM.

Halifax Regional Police say a vehicle crashed into a utility pole in Dartmouth on Saturday.

Police say at 9:10 a.m. they received a report of a vehicle struck a utility pole in the 300 block of Portland Street Dartmouth, knocking the power out in the area.

No one was injured, however police say electrical lines are down blocking the roads.

Traffic Blocked: All traffic is blocking on Portland Street between Rodney Road and Old Ferry Road. Officers say traffic will remain closed for an extended period.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-8477 or submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

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