Single vehicle crash takes out power in Western PEI

October 23, 2023
Carleton, Prince Edward Island

News release

Prince District RCMP responded to a single crash into a power pole on Route 2 near Carleton, PEI.

At approximately 7 :45 a.m. on October 23, 2023 Prince District RCMP, along with O'Leary Fire Department and Island EMS, attended the scene of a single vehicle crash which took out a power pole. The lone male driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Alcohol and/or drugs are not believed to be a factor, and the investigation is still ongoing.

Maritime Electric is on scene having to replace the pole. Motorists in the area are asked to slow down, drive alert and use caution as this work is being undertaken.

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Contact information

Scott Ferris
Senior Communications Officer
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Prince Edward Island

File number: 20231576383

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