Driver ticketed after crashing into pole in Dartmouth

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

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Source: Media Release DSC_6230_wm

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