08-07-2025
Dump truck takes out power lines in Minnow Lake
The outage began when a dump truck came into contact with 'overhead cables, which led to two powerline poles snapping on Second Avenue,' Sudbury Hydro said in a post on social media.
About 500 customers with Sudbury Hydro in the Minnow Lake area were without power Tuesday afternoon.
The outage began when a dump truck came into contact with 'overhead cables, which led to two powerline poles snapping on Second Avenue,' the utility said in a post on social media.
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The outage began when a dump truck came into contact with 'overhead cables, which led to two powerline poles snapping on Second Avenue,' Sudbury Hydro said in a post on social media.
(Sudbury Hydro photo)
'We ask the public to please stay clear of the area and maintain a safe distance until the site has been secured and power restored. There is currently no estimated restoration time.'
Affected areas include Bancroft Drive, Second Avenue and Second Avenue South, along with several nearby side streets.
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The outage began when a dump truck came into contact with 'overhead cables, which led to two powerline poles snapping on Second Avenue,' Sudbury Hydro said in a post on social media.
(Sudbury Hydro photo)
Crews have been dispatched, Sudbury Hydro said, and updates will be issued when available.
'Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve the issue safely,' the post said.
