Essential Energy crews respond to power outage in Gunnedah after truck collides with power lines

Essential Energy crews responded quickly to reports of a truck crashing into power lines, and to ensure the safety of the public and their properties, Essential Energy switched power off to 954 homes and businesses at 9.18pm.

Community Relations Manager Northern Bronya Pressler said upon arrival, crews discovered a service line, which connects properties to the electricity network, had been pulled down by the truck.

"Essential Energy crews worked as quickly as safety allowed to isolate power to the property and once safe to do so, restored power to all but one customer at 9.50pm," Bronya said.

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Once repairs have been completed to the service line, power will be restored to the final customer.

The public is reminded that, if a vehicle contacts the electricity network, occupants should stay in the vehicle if it is safe to do so and immediately contact Essential Energy on 13 20 80.

"If there is immediate danger, such as a fire, occupants are advised to jump clear of the vehicle - avoiding contact with the ground and vehicle at the same time - until at least eight metres away," Ms Pressler said.

"We thank the community for their patience and understanding as crews worked to restore power to customers as quickly and safely as possible."

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