Porcupine collision breaks hydro pole, restricts King Street traffic
A vehicle overturned after striking a hydro pole on King Street in Porcupine, police said. Minor injuries were reported and traffic restrictions remain in place.
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Traffic restrictions remain on King Street in Porcupine after a single-vehicle collision on the morning of Nov. 5. Timmins police said one lane in each direction had reopened, but urged motorists to use caution in the area.
According to preliminary information from police, a driver travelling east lost control of the vehicle and struck a hydro pole. The impact broke the pole and caused the vehicle to overturn.
Minor injuries were reported, police said. Emergency services and hydro crews attended the scene.
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Traffic restrictions remain
Police said motorists should exercise caution while travelling through the area because restrictions are still in place. One lane in each direction had reopened when police issued their release.
The Timmins Police Service is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision. Police said an update will be provided once all lanes have fully reopened.
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Official source: Timmins Police Service
