Traffic on McKenzie Avenue has been affected after an early-morning crash involving a utility pole.
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, members of the Saanich Police Department came across a crash at the intersection of Quadra Street and McKenzie Avenue.
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Police found a vehicle that had struck a utility pole, causing significant damage to both the vehicle and the pole. As a result, traffic on McKenzie Avenue will be affected in the east and westbound directions.
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BC Hydro dispatched flaggers to the intersection to assist with traffic control while crews make the necessary repairs.
Work was expected to last for four to five hours.
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