
Motor vehicle crash near Coliseum leads to massive power outage in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK — A motor vehicle crashed and struck a power pole on Ashwell Drive close to the Chilliwack Coliseum late Monday night, leaving thousands of people without electricity in Chilliwack overnight.
According to BC Hydro’s dashboard, a motor vehicle accident at about 11:54 p.m. Monday night led to a power outage in which 3,357 customers lost power.
Multiple witnesses on Facebook described a motor vehicle accident involving a utility pole. Witnesses also took a picture of the vehicle involved and RCMP members attending.
