A LORRY collided with an electricity pole cutting power to 50 houses tonight.
The incident happened at Elemore Lane, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring around 4.20pm.
The accident caused live cables to fall to the ground.
The driver of the vehicle escaped injury.
The road was closed for several hours and diversions were set up while the situation was dealt with.
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