Dump truck runs into power pole in southeast Calgary
An investigation is underway into a collision Friday afternoon in the southeast that involved a dump truck and a power pole.
Calgary police say that shortly before 4 p.m., a dump truck struck a power pole at 11 Street S.E. and 64 Avenue S.E. and fell on its side.
Dump truck, July 18, 2025
No one was injured when a dump truck struck a power pole Friday in southeast Calgary.
(Simon Jones, CTV Calgary)
The driver wasn't injured.
Emergency crews are working to clear the scene, police said.
Enmax has been advised about possible power interruptions in the area.
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