A large section of Island residents are without power this afternoon after a large truck struck a hydro pole Wednesday afternoon, with power being out since 3:46 p.m. (BC Hydro)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Power outage affects thousands after delivery truck hits hydro pole south of Nanaimo

Sep 21, 2022 | 4:13 PM

NANAIMO — Nearly three thousand BC Hydro customers are without power following a motor vehicle incident south of Nanaimo.

A delivery truck reportedly hit a hydro pole on the Trans Canada Hwy in the Morden Rd. area at about 3:45 Wednesday afternoon.

Hydro lines are reported down with widespread outages in the area, impacting the South Wellington, Cedar and Gabriola Island areas.

No word yet on any injuries, with BC Hydro is working to bring back power to the affected customers.

Traffic disruptions appear to be minimal as a result.

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