Driver Hits Pole, Knocks Out Power To Hundreds Overnight

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A driver who struck a utility pole caused a power outage for nearly 2,000 people in south Nashville overnight.

Police said a driver was speeding around a curve on Mt. Pisgah Road, lost control and struck the pole around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. The driver suffered minor injuries.

The pole was knocked down, along with high line voltage wires.

Nashville Electric Crews were able to restore power by 1 a.m.; however, the pole will have to be replaced.

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