UPDATE: March 6:
Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP are investigating a vehicle collision with a pole that knocked out power to more than 200 residents along Westside Road Thursday morning.
The collision occurred in the 11000-block, between Six Mile Creek Road and Lawrence Lane. Police arrived to find the vehicle badly damaged and unoccupied.
"It was determined the car had hit the Hydro pole, shearing it in half, and causing a power outage in the area," said Vernon North Okanagan RCMP media liaison office Const. Chris Terleski.
Westside Road was closed for a period of time to allow crews to repair the damaged pole.
No injuries have been reported.
BC Hydro estimates the power will be back on for affected residents at around 12 p.m.
ORIGINAL STORY
A vehicle incident has the north end of Westside Road down to single-lane alternating for the majority of Thursday, March 6.
It's unknown exactly when the crash happened, but its believed to be in the early morning as DriveBC stated Westside Road was closed just before 3 a.m. The incident took place between Six Mile Creek Road and Lawrence Lane.
As of 6:45 a.m., traffic is single-lane alternating in the area and minor delays are expected. These conditions are expected throughout the day as DriveBC's next update is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
The crash also downed some power lines. Because of this, 203 BC Hydro customers are currently without power in the area. And according to the electric services company, the power has been out since 1 a.m. and is expected to be back on around 12 p.m. A crew is on scene.
Black Press Media has reached out to 麻豆精选 RCMP for more information.
More to come.
