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Truck shears off power pole on Prest Road in Chilliwack

Prest Road expected to be closed until BC Hydro can attend for broken power pole
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Traffic on Prest Road was blocked after a truck hit a utility pole on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

A pick-up truck hit a power pole on Prest Road in Chilliwack Wednesday at about 3 p.m., causing traffic delays in the immediate area. 

The incident is near McGuire Road and Kw'íyeqel Secondary School. RCMP had the road closed off between Prairie Central and McGuire roads while emergency crews awaited BC Hydro to address the broken power pole. BC Hydro arrived about 3:20 p.m. 

Prest Road is likely to closed for some time as crews work on the scene. 

 

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