Sarnia Police respond to a single-vehicle crash on Lakeshore Road. 6 August 2023. (Photo by Sarnia Police)Sarnia Police respond to a single-vehicle crash on Lakeshore Road. 6 August 2023. (Photo by Sarnia Police)
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Driver charged after bringing down phone lines

A section of Lakeshore Road in Sarnia was closed for a few hours Sunday afternoon after a driver took down some telephone lines.

First responders were called to a single-vehicle crash between Modeland Road and Blackwell Side Road before 3:30 p.m.

Sarnia police said the motorist was taken to hospital with minor injuries and was later released. The driver was also charged with careless driving.

Police said the area was closed for a few hours while crews from Bell repaired the downed lines.

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