Rotorua crashes: Three arrested after crashes, powerlines down in Selwyn Heights

Three people have been arrested in two separate crashes overnight in Rotorua including one that brought powerlines down, causing a power outage.

A police spokeswoman said one person was taken into custody after a crash involving two vehicles on Old Quarry Rd about 10.20pm.

A car crashed down a bank off Sunset Rd this morning. Photo / Supplied

“One of the vehicles struck a power pole and lines were brought down, causing a power outage in the area.

“No injuries were reported, the road was blocked for a time while emergency services attended,” she said.

Two people were also arrested after a car crashed on Sunset Rd.

A police spokeswoman said police responded to a report that a vehicle had been allegedly stolen from outside a residence in Springfield about 3.15am.

A car crashed down a bank off Sunset Rd this morning. Photo / Andrew Warner

A car was found crashed soon afterwards.

Two people received minor injuries.

They were assessed by ambulance and taken into custody.

Charges were being considered, she said.