Saanich Police responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 1000 block of McKenzie Avenue west of Quadra Street at 7:25 a.m. Saturday. A BC Hydro power pole that was compromised was initially thought to be a result of the crash, but BC Hydro tweeted B次元官网网址漚 private customer pole fell on power linesB次元官网网址�.

outage caused by private customer pole falling on our lines.

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BC Hydro is on the scene where crews have partially restored power in the area. They hope to restore power to remaining 1372 customers by 6 p.m. Saanich Police reported shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday that McKenzie Avenue was reopened in both directions.

The power outage has disrupted homes and businesses in the area; stores at Uptown were closed temporarily until approximately 12 p.m. when their power was restored. Details of the outage can be obtained through the .

As of this morning, traffic was unable to proceed along McKenzie Avenue near the scene of the crash. East-bound traffic on McKenzie Avenue was being diverted at Quadra Street; west-bound traffic was being diverted at Saanich Road.

No further information is available at this time.