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Thousands Without Power After Car Hits Power Pole Near Mildura - Mildura, VIC
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More than 3,360 homes and businesses lost power after a vehicle crashed into a power pole at Birdwoodton near Mildura early Monday morning.
More than 3,360 homes and businesses around Mildura were left without electricity on Monday morning after a vehicle struck a power pole at Birdwoodton in north-west Victoria. The incident occurred on 21 September 2026 and caused a significant disruption to the local electricity network.
Emergency services attended the crash on McEdward Street, Birdwoodton, shortly after 6:30am. Paramedics treated people at the scene and transported one woman to Mildura Hospital following the collision.
The impact damaged a major power connection supplying parts of Mildura and surrounding communities. Powercor said the damaged infrastructure affected a feeder, described as one of the major electricity lines bringing power from the Merbein area into parts of Mildura.
The outage affected thousands of customers, including residential properties and businesses. The loss of electricity also triggered automatic fire alarm systems in Mildura and surrounding areas, creating additional activity for emergency services and local authorities.
The damaged power pole and electrical infrastructure required repair crews to work on restoring the network. Powercor expected electricity supplies to be restored at approximately 5:30pm, although restoration times can change depending on repair conditions and the extent of infrastructure damage.
The incident demonstrates how a single road crash can have consequences beyond the immediate accident scene. When a vehicle damages major electrical infrastructure, large numbers of customers can lose power even when the collision occurs in a relatively small area.
For residents, businesses and other customers affected by the outage, the disruption could affect lighting, refrigeration, communications, electronic equipment and other services that depend on electricity. Businesses may also face temporary interruptions while electricity supplies are restored.
The crash occurred during the morning period, meaning some residents and businesses began the working day without normal electricity supplies. Local emergency crews and electricity workers therefore had to manage both the road incident and the wider infrastructure impact.
Authorities have not indicated that the outage was caused by a planned network shutdown. Instead, the interruption followed the vehicle collision and subsequent damage to the power pole.
Residents in affected areas were advised to remain aware of local conditions while repair crews worked. Traffic conditions around the crash location could also be affected while damaged infrastructure was made safe and repairs were completed.
The incident is one of the significant regional Victorian breaking-news stories reported on 21 September 2026, with electricity restoration efforts continuing through the day. ABC News reported that Powercor was working to restore service to more than 3,360 affected homes and businesses.
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More than 3,360 homes and businesses around Mildura were left without electricity on Monday morning after a vehicle struck a power pole at Birdwoodton in north-west Victoria. The incident occurred on 21 September 2026 and caused a significant disruption to the local electricity network.
Emergency services attended the crash on McEdward Street, Birdwoodton, shortly after 6:30am. Paramedics treated people at the scene and transported one woman to Mildura Hospital following the collision.
The impact damaged a major power connection supplying parts of Mildura and surrounding communities. Powercor said the damaged infrastructure affected a feeder, described as one of the major electricity lines bringing power from the Merbein area into parts of Mildura.
The outage affected thousands of customers, including residential properties and businesses. The loss of electricity also triggered automatic fire alarm systems in Mildura and surrounding areas, creating additional activity for emergency services and local authorities.
The damaged power pole and electrical infrastructure required repair crews to work on restoring the network. Powercor expected electricity supplies to be restored at approximately 5:30pm, although restoration times can change depending on repair conditions and the extent of infrastructure damage.
The incident demonstrates how a single road crash can have consequences beyond the immediate accident scene. When a vehicle damages major electrical infrastructure, large numbers of customers can lose power even when the collision occurs in a relatively small area.
For residents, businesses and other customers affected by the outage, the disruption could affect lighting, refrigeration, communications, electronic equipment and other services that depend on electricity. Businesses may also face temporary interruptions while electricity supplies are restored.
The crash occurred during the morning period, meaning some residents and businesses began the working day without normal electricity supplies. Local emergency crews and electricity workers therefore had to manage both the road incident and the wider infrastructure impact.
Authorities have not indicated that the outage was caused by a planned network shutdown. Instead, the interruption followed the vehicle collision and subsequent damage to the power pole.
Residents in affected areas were advised to remain aware of local conditions while repair crews worked. Traffic conditions around the crash location could also be affected while damaged infrastructure was made safe and repairs were completed.
The incident is one of the significant regional Victorian breaking-news stories reported on 21 September 2026, with electricity restoration efforts continuing through the day. ABC News reported that Powercor was working to restore service to more than 3,360 affected homes and businesses.
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