Mildura power outage extends to Friday, affecting nearly 3,000 homes
A ute crashed into a power pole Monday, leaving more than 2,700 homes and businesses without power until Friday midday at earliest.
A ute crashed into a key power pole at Birdwoodton early Monday. Almost 3,000 homes and businesses in Mildura lost power.
Powercor extended the outage to Friday midday at earliest. Twenty-four supported homes house elderly and disabled residents.
They need powered medical gear. Some domestic violence survivors rely on cameras for safety.
Victoria Police increased patrols but won't answer alarms until power returns. Vulnerable residents need generators, shelter, transport and welfare checks.
- More than 2,700 homes and businesses
- Homes affected
- Friday midday at earliest
- Restoration target
- Birdwoodton, near Mildura
- Crash location
Why it mattersPeople who need power for medical devices and security cameras face real danger when the power is off for days.
AustraliaThousands of north-west Victorians remain without electricity heading into the weekend; elderly, disabled and domestic violence survivors face acute vulnerability.
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