An allegedly drunk driver caused extensive damage when she crashed her vehicle into a power pole, Dunedin police say.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said a crew from Lookout Point was called to Murray St, in the suburb of Caversham, about 2.10am yesterday.
When appliances arrived, the driver was out of the car and crews assisted at the scene.
A St John ambulance was also called, the spokeswoman said.
Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, the impact broke the power pole and brought down power lines, causing an electricity outage in the area.
No injuries were reported, he said.
The 26-year-old driver recorded a breath alcohol level of 1113mcg and elected to give an evidential blood test, Snr Sgt Bond said.
