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Vehicle knocks power out

More than 1,600 BC Hydro customers are without power in Kamloops due to a vehicle accident late Thursday morning. 

Police say that a vehicle drove into a power pole near Rayleigh on Highway 5. The impact caused power lines to break and drop to the ground.

Currently, one southbound lane on Highway 5 near Rayleigh is closed while BC Hydro workers complete repairs.

It is unknown how long this lane will be closed.

Minor injuries were reported from the vehicle impact.



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