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

By News Staff

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.”

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