A mishap involving a tractor-trailer and power lines spelled the demise of this power pole and caused numerous power outages in the immediate area, with power flickering across town and reports of power flickering in Grafton.
Witness accounts and reports from members from the Woodstock Police Force on hand say that shortly around 2 pm on Tuesday, May 28th, a tractor-trailer hit the power lines above it near the Corner Store and the Valley Solid Waste Commission's recycling bin nearby.
The impact broke the pole at the intersection of Houlton and Charles Streets, knocking out power in the immediate area and causing power to flicker throughout town.
Power crews were on scene working to replace the pole, repair the downed wires and restore power to the area.
According to NB Power's website, it was estimated that seven customers in the area lost power. The website also said that service would be fully restored in the area as late as 8:30 pm Tuesday night.
As for traffic disruptions, Houlton Street was closed from the end of Broadway to the end of Charlotte Street. Charles Street was closed from King Street South to Water Street South. Pat Shaw of the Woodstock Police Force estimated that traffic would be disrupted until 6 pm.
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| Woodstock Town Police and NB Power crews were on hand monitoring the scene |
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| NB Power crews hard at work |
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| Wires down across Houlton Street |
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| NB Power had equipment on hand to drill for a new pole and prepare to replace the damaged pole |
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| Wires down on Charles Street beh |
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| NB Power truck on hand |
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| Installing the new pole |
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| Pat Shaw of the Woodstock Town Police monitoring one end of the scene |
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| Side view |
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| Detour by Charlotte Street. Rogers crews were on hand |
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