Car takes out power pole

UPDATED 11am: A power pole has been smashed into "several pieces" after being hit by a car on Borell Road this morning.

Power has been restored in Te Puna and Whakamarama following the crash about 8.30am with reporter on the scene describing seeing a crumpled car in a nearby creek.


The car ended up in a nearby creek after hitting the power pole on Borell Road.

The incident happened on Borell Road, near Snodgrass Road, where powerlines are down.

Borell Road is currently closed and police are on the scene along with two fire trucks.

A reporter at the scene says: "The power pole has been smashed into several pieces and a man has been taken away in an ambulance with what looked like head injuries.

"The car has ended up in a creek and is barely visible from the road."

PowerCo have confirmed that power was lost to Te Puna, Wairoa and Whakamarama following the incident at around 8.30am.

You may also like....

0 comments

Leave a Comment


You must be logged in to make a comment.