Pickup Truck Collides With Hydro Pole In Port Hope

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Peter Street in Port Hope was shut down for several hours after a pickup truck struck a hydro pole.

The collision happened at approximately 12:45 p.m. in front of Tim Hortons.

A tow truck operator who witnessed the collision helped the lone occupant from the pickup truck because of the threat of the wires falling.

Emergency crews arrived on scene and the roadway was blocked for several hours.

Power was out in a number of businesses.

The driver was charged with careless driving.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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