Power restored for thousands in NE Calgary after semi-truck crashes into pole

Crews are working to restore power in Calgary after a semi-truck crashed into a pole along 28 Street NE. CityNews/Max Latimer

Posted Oct 24, 2024 2:41 pm.

Last Updated Oct 24, 2024 5:10 pm.

More than 2,000 people were without power in northeast Calgary on Thursday afternoon after a truck crashed into a pole.

According to Enmax, the outage was first reported around 1:30 p.m. and impacted the communities of Marlborough, Forest Heights, Marlborough Park, Franklin and Meridian.

The power was restored just after 5 p.m. The company said nearly 2,400 customers were affected.

Calgary Fire confirmed the outage was caused by a semi-truck hitting a power pole near 28 Street NE and 7 Avenue NE. No injuries were reported in the crash.

Enmax was on scene through the afternoon doing repairs and fire crews were also in the area to “ensure scene safety.”

CityNews/Max Latimer

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