o-moerakicrashjuly3.jpg The collision happened on State Highway 1 near Moeraki. Photo: Shannon GilliesElectricity was cut to about 300 homes in the Moeraki area on Saturday after a car crashed into a power pole just before 11am. Senior Constable Wayne Brew, of Hampden, said two cars were travelling south when one slowed to turn into a driveway on State Highway 1 and the following car struck the turning vehicle from behind. Network Waitaki spokesman David Paterson said power was out to homes for about four hours. Mr Paterson said the power company would wait to receive more information about the crash before a decision about pursuing costs would be made.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 01, 2017 04:07 UTC