Newfoundland Power reported widespread outages in the downtown area after a vehicle struck a power pole on the corner of Cochrane Street and Water Street in St. John's Friday afternoon. Police tweeted the public, asking people to avoid the area if possible and to expect long traffic delays. It's not yet known when power is expected to be restored. Poles on top of each other on the corner of Water and Duckworth. Power out in the area #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/dJcVeDnJG1 —@grmylesStay away from water st and Cochrane st.. cracked poll #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/eQpoqdgXI3 —@pbsnow12Read more articles from CBC Newfoundland and Labrador

Source: CBC News September 21, 2018 18:00 UTC