Just after 8.30am yesterday, Tuesday, September 230, a truck made contact with the electricity network bringing down power lines on Clarence Way at Old Bonalbo.
Essential Energy said in order to safeguard the driver and community, safety equipment was operated isolating power to 200 homes and businesses in Old Bonalbo and surrounding areas.
Essential Energy crews completed repairs and power was restored by 10:40am.
Essential Energy reminds the public that in the event of an accident involving power lines they should Stay. Call. Wait.
STAY in the vehicle unless there is an immediate threat.
CALL triple zero.
WAIT for help. More information on safety around the electricity network is available here.
This information was provided by Essential Energy.