Driver uninjured after crashing in Westport, Ont. during rainstorm: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say a driver is unharmed after crashing into a tree during a rainstorm in rural eastern Ontario.
The crash happened at around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Main Street and Perth Road in Westport, Ont., about 55 kilometres north of Kingston.
Police say the vehicle ran off the road during heavy rain, knocking a hydro pole and wires to the ground. A photo shared by police shows a pickup truck with a broken tree and a pole fallen on top of it.
The OPP says the roadway is open but police are asking residents to stay clear of the downed power lines.
Witnesses are asked to contact the Rideau Lakes OPP.
Stay informed
The OPP is asking drivers to stay informed of inclement weather and road conditions using the appropriate resources.
'Please do not call 911 for road closures, weather updates, traffic conditions, or other non-emergency information. This ties up emergency lines and delays response to those that require emergency assistance,' the OPP said in a news release Thursday.
Police say residents should monitor local news outlets and radio stations for the latest updates in their area, follow official social media accounts of police services, local municipalities and and other emergency services, and plan ahead. Avoid unnecessary travel if you can. If you're driving in inclement weather, adapt to conditions.
Other sources of up-to-date information include:
Weather forecasts and alerts: weather.gc.ca and theweathernetwork.com
Road closures and traffic conditions: 511on.ca and municipal511.ca
Marine conditions: weather.gc.ca/marine
Forest fires: ontario.ca/page/forest-fires and @ONforestfires on social media
For emergencies, call 911, but for non-emergencies (e.g., reporting traffic complaints, suspicious activity), call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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