SUV hits transformer, knocks out power
Several west side neighbourhoods and downtown lost power on 25 March after an SUV plowed into a Saskatoon Light & Power transformer, sparking a fire.
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Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon: Several west side neighbourhoods and downtown lost power on 25 March after an SUV plowed into a Saskatoon Light & Power transformer, sparking a fire.
The power station, at 33rd Street and Edmonton Avenue, was struck around 7:50 a.m.
The 53-year-old male driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Police reported traffic restrictions on Edmonton Avenue between 31st and 33rd Street, and were in place for 2 hours.
Saskatoon Light & Power said affected customers were switched to a temporary power supply.
The city is reporting that power was completely restored just after 10 a.m.
Source: CKOM News