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MVI on North Nechako Road causes power outage

May 5, 2026 | 8:30 AM


PRINCE GEORGE — Update: (12:40 p.m.): According to BC Hydro, all but 12 BC Hydro customers have had their power restored.

Earlier: (10:45 a.m.): Traffic is moving again on North Nechako Road.

Earlier: According to BC Hydro, the collision occurred at 7:09 and has led to a power outage in the area affecting 611 customers.

Hydro crews are on scene.

Earlier: Traffic is at a standstill this hour after a SUV struck a power pole on North Nechako Road across from Cedars Christian School.

The collision, which occurred shortly after 7 a.m., has sheared the power pole in half and motorists are now waiting for BC Hydro crews to arrive on scene for damage control.

No word yet on when traffic will resume.