ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — [UPDATE] Power has been restored along North Westover Blvd. and Old Dawson Road, according to Georgia Power.

[ORIGINAL ARTICLE] A power pole was struck by a vehicle in the 600 block of North Westover Blvd. in front of the Los Vaqueros Restaurant.

The power pole was uprooted from the ground, and the Albany Police Department (APD) said the 600 block of N. Westover Boulevard is closed until further notice.

APD says that the reopening time is unknown.

The fire department, along with the Albany Police Department, was seen at the location of the incident.

Georgia Power was also on scene making repairs, according to APD.

The estimated time for the power to be on again is 10 p.m., according to Georgia Power.

WALB is working to learn more; we will update this article as more information becomes available.

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