New transitional housing opens at former SCITS
Van hits hydro pole on Petrolia Line; outage in St Clair Township
November 11, 2024
Lambton OPP are investigating after an accident at the corner of Petrolia Line and Plank Road.
A black mini van crashed into a hydro pole at the St. Clair Township corner around 11 am Monday.
Police have yet to release details about the accident and it is not clear if anyone was injured in the crash.
Hydro One is on the scene fixing the pole and expect the power to return at 7 pm
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