Crash causes power outage in Pukehangi

More than 730 customers in Pukehangi were left without power for several hours this morning after a car being chased by police crashed into a power pole.

A police media spokeswoman said the car crashed into a power pole on the corner of Susan St and Clayton Rd shortly after 1.20am.

The driver allegedly failed to stop for a compulsory breath test on Ranolf St, sparking the chase.

The driver suffered minor injuries while the passenger in the vehicle was uninjured.

A section of Clayton Rd has been closed as Unison contractors repair the power lines. Photo/Ben Fraser

"The vehicle has been impounded," the spokeswoman said.

A Unison contractor at the site said a car had crashed into one of the poles, but it had actually brought down three.

A section of Clayton Rd, at the corner of Susan St, was temporarily closed as power lines were brought down.

Power has now been restored and the road reopened.

The section of Pukehangi that is currently experiencing a power outage. Photo/Unison

A 35-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop and excess breath alcohol.