Power out near Sanson after car crash snaps power pole

A man suffered minor electrical burns in the crash. Photo / Bevan Conley

Properties near the Ohakea Air Force Base have lost power after a car crashed into a power pole.

The crash happened on Tangimoana Rd near Sanson just before 7am today, with 453 customers losing power when the power pole snapped.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said a person received electrical burns during the crash.

A St John spokesman said the patient sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

A Powerco field crew was dispatched to make downed lines safe and power was restored to 421 affected customers before 8am.

Thirty-two customers remain without power. It is expected to be restored by midday.