London firefighters on scene of a single-vehicle crash on Wellington Road South at Frank Place, February 4, 2024. Photo courtesy of the London Fire Department.London firefighters on scene of a single-vehicle crash on Wellington Road South at Frank Place, February 4, 2024. Photo courtesy of the London Fire Department.
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Pickup truck hits pole, overturns in south London

A single-vehicle crash shut down a main artery in south London for several hours on Sunday night.

Emergency crews were called to the collision on Wellington Road at Frank Place around 8 p.m. A pickup truck ended up on its side after hitting a hydro pole.

There is no word on whether anyone was hurt.

London police closed Wellington between Frank and Bond Street while crews worked to clear debris. The road was reopened around 11 p.m.

The cause of the collision is under investigation.

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