Utility poles collapse on Aubrey Barker Rd

This Department of Public Information photo shows the leaning poles and repair crews at work. Construction work is evident at the right of the photo.

-amid ongoing road construction

By Khamisi Slowe

Residents of North and South Ruimveldt were plunged into darkness on Thursday night when multiple utility poles along a section of Aubrey Barker Road collapsed, cutting off  electricity and water services.

The incident which occurred around 8 pm did not cause any injury but the situation worsened yesterday when additional poles fell. Power was  finally restored to the area at about 7.30 pm yesterday.

The incident has raised questions about the quality of the pole installation work and whether road construction or activities by GPL might have triggered it.