Strong winds brought down a power pole, narrowly missing a motorcyclist in Tauranga this morning.
Police were called to a power pole that had been blown over on Turret Rd in Hairini around 10.20am.
A police spokeswoman said it almost hit a motorcyclist, but no one was hit or injured.
She said the pole was blocking a lane but has since been moved.
People in or driving through the area are asked to “exercise caution”.