Pole damage leads to power outage in Wallaceburg

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Damage to two hydro poles on Tuesday afternoon led to a temporary power outage in Wallaceburg on Tuesday evening.

Chatham-Kent police officials say just before 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon, the driver of a transport truck struck a low hanging hydro wire on Elgin Street near Lisgar Street causing damage to two poles.

Entegrus attended the area for repairs.

Police say damage is estimated at $5,000.

The driver was a 47-year-old Windsor man.

No charges will be laid.

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