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Power restored to northeast Calgary after car slams into power pole

CALGARY – Enmax says power has been fully restored to several northeast neighbourhoods left in the dark after a car crash on Thursday.

It happened at the intersection of Falconridge Boulevard N.E. and Taradale Drive N.E. around 8 p.m.

The truck slammed into a power pole, tearing in half. Despite severe damage done to the truck, the driver was able to escape the vehicle and run from the scene.

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Initially, 3,869 customers were without power due to the incident.

However, Enmax crews were able to fix the issue by 10:30 a.m. on Friday.

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Police are still searching for the driver responsible for the crash.

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