PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN
An ODT photographer at the scene said a vehicle collided with a power pole in Centre Rd at Allanton, near the intersection of State Highway 1.
A police spokeswoman said the crash was reported at about 11.05am and only minor injuries were reported, however the power pole was on a lean.
Aurora Energy were notified and would send someone to check on the pole.
NZTA said diversions were still in place around the scene of the crash yesterday afternoon.
