Vehicle severs pole off highway in Nanaimo, knocking out power

Power went out in some areas around Country Club Centre in Nanaimo after a SUV ran into a power pole and completely severed it.
First responders were called out to the 2800 block of Norwell Drive on Friday, June 5, just before 3 p.m., after a report of a motor vehicle incident. Firefighters on the scene said speed was definitely a factor in the crash, which occurred just east of the intersection on Bowen Road and Old Island Highway, and left the vehicle severely damaged.
At least one person was