Excavation machine hits electric pole

An excavation machine hit an electric pole in Lakhi Colony's Street no 1 on Tuesday, which damaged the pole and led to power outage in the area. However, no one was injured.

An excavation machine hit an electric pole in Lakhi Colony's Street no 1 on Tuesday, which damaged the pole and led to power outage in the area. However, no one was injured.

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Junior engineer Malkit Singh said, "Power supply to the area would be restored soon. The excavation machine that hit the pole belongs to a private contractor. The police have taken note of the incident and we will pursue the matter with them later on, he said.