Massive Toronto power outage causes major disruption

Officials believe a giant crane that collided with a high-voltage transmission line may be to blame for the severe power outage that is currently hitting Toronto’s downtown core.

The large screens in the area that often show commercials are also offline.

After a significant blackout on August 11, 2022, several streets in downtown Toronto are without electricity.
The Eaton Centre, the Toronto police headquarters, and St. Lawrence Market are among the other locations impacted by the outage.

POWER OUTAGE:
Downtown core
– Toronto police is aware of a power outage affecting the downtown core
– Cause of the outage is unknown this time
– Remember to treat intersections as a 4-way stop if traffic signal lights are out@TorontoHydro is aware
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 11, 2022

According to Toronto Transportation Services, the outage has a four-block radius at the very least.

According to Toronto Hydro’s outage map, there are currently up to 10,000 customers who are without power from College Street to the Gardiner Expressway and between the Bayview Extension and University Avenue.

We’re currently experiencing a large outage in downtown Toronto and working together with @HydroOne to address it. https://t.co/lG7L3Go1xr

— Toronto Hydro (@TorontoHydro) August 11, 2022

Toronto Hydro said it’s unclear when power will be restored.

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