Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 Local News MVI Leaves Hundreds in Dark Driver uninjured in Chilliwack River Road mishap Staff/Voice photos
RCMP closed Chilliwack River Rd. after an accident took out a power pole Thursday.
But, that's what happened in the 7700-block of Chilliwack River Rd. around 5 PM Thursday.
Reports are the pole came down on top of the vehicle and live wires were on the road.
BC hydro de-energized the line which took out power to about 155 customers for the next 4 hours until crews could replace the pole.
The driver was reported to have gotten out of the vehicle on their own with just minor injuries.
Police closed the road down and flaggers took over.
ICBC cautions drivers to
expect unpredictable road conditions this long weekend Read more here.
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