Large scale power outage following crash reports

Live powerlines are on the road following a reported crash in the area. Supplied photo.

Power is out to more than 1000 properties in the Ohauiti area this morning.

Around 1225 homes are powerless following reports of a car hitting a powerpole on Ohauiti Road, near Harrisfield Drive.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there are live powerlines on the road and that people should avoid the area if possible.

A police spokesperson says the crash was reported to police around 7am.

"Ambulance and fire arre also at the scene."

At the scene?

Call 0800 SUNLIVE or email photos to newsroom@thesun.co.nz

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