Ute crashes into power pole, 2000+ homes lose electricity
A ute hit a power pole on Barrenjoey Rd, cutting electricity to more than 2000 homes in the Mona Vale area.
The ute veered off Barrenjoey Rd around 8pm on Friday and smashed into the power pole. The driver, a man in his 20s, suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for assessment.
Ausgrid worked overnight to restore power, with crews locating the supply issue and arranging specialist teams to make the site safe. Just over 100 homes were still without power by Saturday morning.
Ausgrid expected full restoration by mid-afternoon.
- 2000+
- Homes without power
- Mona Vale, North Sydney
- Location
- 8pm Friday
- Time of crash
- Just over 100
- Homes still dark Saturday morning
Why it mattersMajor power outages affect work, heating, food storage and safety for thousands of residents at once.
AustraliaHomes across Mona Vale and surrounding areas in Sydney's northern beaches experienced hours without power during restoration efforts.
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