Breaking News – Collision Snaps Hydro Pole in Baltimore

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Emergency services responded to a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 45 in Baltimore on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

The collision happened at approximately 9:40 a.m. when a southbound pickup truck lost control on County Road 45, just south of Harwood Road.

The vehicle went into the oncoming lane before going into a ditch, snapping a hydro pole, and coming to a stop just prior to a house.

The two occupants of the pickup were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

It’s expected crews will be in the area for several hours repairing the pole.

No word on charges.

Pete Fisher
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