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Hamilton driver critically injured after knocking down hydro pole in crash

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A single-vehicle collision on Hamilton Mountain knocked down a hydro pole and sent the driver of a van to hospital in critical condition Monday afternoon.

Significant damage to the pole located at Mohawk Road East and East 45th Street also caused a power outage and affected vehicular traffic.

Alectra Utilities was called out to address the damage to the pole.

Mohawk Road East has been closed between Upper Ottawa and East 45th streets for clean-up and a police investigation.

This is a developing news story. More to come.

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