Some residents in Walnut Grove may have experienced some interruption to their utility services Thursday morning when the driver of a vehicle crashed into a home forcing their shutdown.
鈥淚t was possibly the result of sneezing while driving,鈥� said Cpl. Holly Largy, spokesperson with 91原创 RCMP.
Township of 91原创 firefighters were first called to the scene in the 21500 block of Telegraph Trail around 6:50 a.m. where a grey Mazda 3 vehicle had struck a residence.
The impact of the crash damaged three vehicles parked in the garage of the home leaving a strong odour of gasoline, Largy said.
The incident also required a response from utility companies, BC Hydro and Fortis.
鈥淭he vehicle took out the natural gas and electric utilities,鈥� explained Dale Steeple, assistant fire chief with the Township.
鈥淏C Hydro cut off the power so Fortis could shut off the gas,鈥� he added.
Thankfully no injuries were reported, Steeple confirmed.
A violation ticket was issued to the 47-year-old 91原创 driver, Largy said, for driving without due care and attention.
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