NSW:Car crash snaps power pole, causes delays

AAP General News (Australia)
04-27-2011
NSW:Car crash snaps power pole, causes delays

SYDNEY, April 27 AAP - Motorists in Sydney's northwest are being warned of extensive
delays after a car slammed into a power pole, snapping it and bringing live electricity
lines down across the road.

A westbound car left Victoria Road at Ermington and hit the power pole about 4am (AEST)
on Wednesday.

The driver and a passenger were taken to Westmead Hospital with minor injuries.

Victoria Road was closed to all traffic between Maling and Trumble avenues.

Police and Transport NSW both warned of extensive delays and urged motorists to avoid the area.

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