Hundreds left without power for two hours after car hits power pole in Rotorua

Contractors work to fix the damage on a power pole near the Sunset Rd and Old Taupō Rd intersection. Photo / Ben Fraser

Power was out for hundreds of properties in the Sunset area this morning after a car hit a powerpole.

A police spokeswoman said the crash happened at around 8.25am on Sunset Rd and the vehicle involved left the scene.

Although the powerpole was still upright, power was disconnected and traffic lights in the area were not working, she said.

Traffic lights out at the Sunset and Old Taupō Rd intersection this morning. Photo / Stephen Parker

Unison spokesman Danny Gough said 270 customers were without power in the Mangakakahi area as a result of the crash.

However, power was restored for all at around 10.30am.

Police inquiries were underway.