Hydro pole struck in Sarnia crash
A portion of Michigan Line in Sarnia is closed after a vehicles truck a hydro pole. April 19, 2024. (Source: Sarnia police)
Sarnia police are reporting a temporary road closure because of a crash.
Michigan Line was closed for several hours between Modeland Road and Blackwell Side Road after a vehicle hit a hydro pole.
The road has since reopened but cleanup was required because police said there were power lines down on the road.
Bluewater Power is also on scene and people are being asked to avoid the area until the investigation is complete.
No injuries have been reported.
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