Car crashes into a power pole in Tauranga, nearly 1,000 homes without electricity

In Bellevue, Tauranga, a car crash incident on Monday at 5:30 PM caused a widespread power outage. A vehicle struck a power pole on Crombie Street, affecting nearly 1,000 households. Emergency services responded, and PowerCo estimated power restoration by 9:45 PM. Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify the driver involved.