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Essa Rd. closed from Fairview to Anne following crash (update: reopened)

Alectra crews on scene after a vehicle struck a hydro pole and downed power lines in the area
2019-07-27 Barrie Police RB 3
Raymond Bowe/BarrieToday

Update: Shortly after 4 p.m., city police said the section of Essa Road had reopened. 
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Essa Road is closed from Fairview Road to Anne Street following a crash, Saturday afternoon. 

Shortly after 3 p.m., Barrie police said they are investigating after a vehicle struck a hydro pole. 

Power lines are down and Alectra crews are on site to carry out the necessary repairs.

It's unknown how long the section of Essa Road will be closed. 

BarrieToday will have an update when more information is available.