Truck Pulls Down Power Lines On Dock Hill
[Updated] If you just had your power knocked out again in the Devonshire area it may have something to do with the fact that a truck pulled down lines on Dock Hill at around 7.30am this morning [Oct 22], which appears to have temporarily knocked out power to the area. Personnel from BELCO, Fire and Police are on scene.
A police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised to avoid the North Shore Road, Dock Hill Devonshire area until further notice as BELCO personnel work to repair downed electrical wires. An update will be provided as soon as normal traffic flow can resume along that section of road.”
Update 5.00pm: BELCO said they want “customers to know that some crews had to be diverted from planned work today in order to rectify the damage on Dock Hill, after a commercial truck struck one of our poles and brought down lines this morning.
“Some jobs were slowed down by the Dock Hill incident today, but work on those scheduled restoration jobs will resume tomorrow. A complete list of tomorrow’s major work areas will be developed this evening and published for tomorrow morning.
“We are also watching weather conditions, which are expected to deteriorate this evening, and which may have an adverse effect on progress tonight. We cannot have crews working in unsafe weather conditions,” BELCO added.
The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Thunderstorm Advisory valid for late tonight through Thursday morning.
Update Oct 24, 11.25am: Traffic is now moving normally in the Dock Hill area, with a police spokesperson saying, “Normal traffic flow has since resumed in the Dock Hill, Devonshire area. The motoring public is thanked for their patience and cooperation while downed electrical wires at that location were rectified.”
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i knoww residents are VEXXXX!! sheeshhh
I guess I won’t get restored today because of this. I was so close! I could feel the current coming back to my house!
The people on crown lane are still without since last friday.
Yup, an that is not one of the scheduled areas and I would assume all workers are busy so they’ll have to wait in line.
lights were restored within 30 min
I beg your pardon? Did Belco really do that? That’s not fair at all.
I beg your pardon? Belco really did that? That’s not fair at all. I thought there was a queue.
Power is not yet restored in the area but the new pole is up.
Truck driver…public enemy #1!!!
@truth Truck drivers have been working around the clock since sun up after the storm to get this island back on its feet, you ungrateful …
he was just making a joke about the guy driving the truck, gosh your slow
Truck drivers are doing a fantastic job BUT surely the driver should know if he is able to clear hanging wires/trees etc. He couldn’t fit but tried it anyway and the end result, pole falls and power out AGAIN. Let’s all think sensibly about situations before attempting to pass hanging wires and debris on the streets.
he shouldnt have even been driving on that road because that truck is to high. and the wires are low. those trucks are not supposed to be going on small roads like that. smdh!!!
It came back in about 20mins! Hope all was safe.
Not for everyone in the area, unfortunately…
Lights are not back on for most affected by this…idk what you guys are talking about…20 mins
Maybe the distance matters; unsure.
Hope yours is back soon.
I came past there at 7:45 and saw all the police activity and people standing around…I was worried that it was something more sinister-I’m actually relieved that it was an accident, as terrible as that is, because I thought it was something much worse. Thank goodness no one was hurt; that’s the main thing.
What about Friswell Hill lights went out at 7 am and by 8:10 they had not returned. Greatly appreciate any updates
Belco did an awesome job this morning getting the lights back on in 30 mins…..THANK YOU BELCO
Oh heck! He and I would have had it out! lol!
Likely case he thought the wire would slip up over the back as many others have been trying since the storm.
I’m quite concerned by the fact the dumpster was pulled off the truck bed, don’t those things lock on?