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Car crashes into power pole on Te Ngae Rd, Rotorua

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A car crashed into a power pole, bringing the lines down. Photo / Renee Elizabeth

A car crashed into a power pole, bringing the lines down. Photo / Renee Elizabeth

A car has crashed into a power pole on Te Ngae Rd, outside Rotorua Airport.

A police media spokeswoman said police were called about the crash at 5.48pm and were on their way.

Fire and ambulance crews were also called and are at the scene.

A car crashed into a power pole, bringing the lines down. Photo / Renee Elizabeth
A car crashed into a power pole, bringing the lines down. Photo / Renee Elizabeth

The crash has brought down some power lines but they have been disconnected.

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The spokeswoman said there were no blockages on the road and she had no information about injuries to any occupants of the car.

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