At 5:21 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a single vehicle collision with a utility pole in the 160 block of Braemar Drive Dartmouth.

The utility pole was damaged causing an electrical power outage in the area. The utility pole is blocking traffic in both directions of Braemar Drive.

There were no injuries.

At 6:40 p.m. Nova Scotia Power took over traffic control responsibilities.  Nova Scotia Power advised as of 9: 30 p.m. traffic will remain blocked on Braemar Drive for another four to six hours.

Police have issued a Summary Offence Ticket to a 64 year old female from Dartmouth for following too closely under the Motor Vehicle Act.