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Multi-vehicle crash snaps hydro pole and cuts power

London power crews on scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Highbury Ave. that knocked out power to multiple homes in London, Ont. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London) London power crews on scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Highbury Ave. that knocked out power to multiple homes in London, Ont. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London)
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A multi-vehicle crash on Highbury Avenue north of Hamilton Road in London blocked traffic for several hours and has knocked out power to multiple homes.

The crash occurred at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Witnesses report a southbound pickup truck somehow collided with a parked car and a fence on the east side of Highbury Ave.

London fire crews on scene of a motor vehicle collision that took down powerlines in London, Ont. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. (Courtesy: London Fire Department)

They say as the crash happened, a transport truck impacted a hydro pole and knocked down power lines.

A section of Highbury Ave. was blocked for nearly two hours as crews worked to clear the scene of debris and live wires.

One lane of northbound traffic is expected to remain closed for several hours as hydro workers replace a pole and power lines. 

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