Power is being restored in the Port McNicoll, Midland, and Victoria Harbour areas after a vehicle struck and downed Hydro One power lines on Saturday.
Around 1:30 p.m., Southern Georgian Bay OPP responded to the report near the intersection of Triple Bay Road and Highway 12 in Tay Township.
At the time, police closed local roads to the incident, but said Sunday morning that Highway 12 between Old Fort Road to Triple Bay Road/Rumney Road at Elliott Sideroad (Port McNicoll) was reopened.
Hydro One says that 8,700 customers were without power.
NT Power reported early Sunday that power was returning to those impacted.
#OutageUpdate - All power has been restored in Midland and we are in the process off restoring power in Victoria Harbour and Port McNcicoll. If you are located in Midland and still without Power please call 705-526-9361. @TayTownship @MidlandON
— NT Power (@NTPowerNews) September 18, 2022
#OutageUpdate - All Power has been restored in Victoria Harbour and Port McNicoll, if you are still without power please call 705-534-7281. @TayTownship
— NT Power (@NTPowerNews) September 18, 2022
Police offer the following link to emergency planning tips for incidents such as this.
Police say educating the public about safe driving practices with community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired driver or operator please "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a crash.
If you are heading out on the town, make a plan to get home safely.
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