Three people have been arrested in two separate crashes overnight in Rotorua including one that brought powerlines down, causing a power outage.
A police spokeswoman said one person was taken into custody after a crash involving two vehicles on Old Quarry Rd about 10.20pm.
“One of the vehicles struck a power pole and lines were brought down, causing a power outage in the area.
“No injuries were reported, the road was blocked for a time while emergency services attended,” she said.
Two people were also arrested after a car crashed on Sunset Rd.
A police spokeswoman said police responded to a report that a vehicle had been allegedly stolen from outside a residence in Springfield about 3.15am.
A car was found crashed soon afterwards.
Two people received minor injuries.
They were assessed by ambulance and taken into custody.
Charges were being considered, she said.
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