Loose Trailer Causes Some to Lose Power in Rexburg

Pole Accident Causes Some to Lose Power in Rexburg

Posted: Sep 14, 2009 07:07 PM

Updated: Sep 14, 2009 10:32 PM

By Megan Boatwright, Local News 8 Reporter

A few Rexburg folks lost power Monday, after a trailer carrying a piece of construction equipment came loose and crashed into a power pole. The accident happened on S. 12^th West in Rexburg.

It took Rocky Mountain Power a few hours to complete repairs. Rexburg police say a trailer carrying a very heavy piece of construction equipment came loose and crashed into the power pole. A small fire ignited after the pole hit the ground, but was put out quickly.

"It's not a dangerous road," said Sergeant Chuck Kunsaitis. "We don't have a lot of accidents that happen on S. 12^th West. It's just something that happened."

Thankfully no one was hurt. Rocky Mountain Power had to completely replace the power pole. They hoped to have power restored by 5 p.m.

Barney Towing and Recovery did not cause the accident, but helped tow the forklift equipment out of the ditch.