24 Sep 2024

Crash brings down power lines, starts fire

8:19 am on 24 September 2024
Police car on the street at night

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A car crash in Counties Manukau has brought down power lines and caused a small fire.

Police said the vehicle crashed into a power pole on Redoubt Road, Totara Park, about 2.15am on Tuesday.

Despite the crash and small fire the driver was uninjured.

The road was closed while the scene was cleared.

Diversions were in place and motorists were advised to expect delays.