RHINELANDER - People can see something odd while traveling through a certain intersection in Rhinelander. A Wisconsin Public Service truck is holding up a power pole at the intersection of Phillips and Thayer Street. A few days ago, a driver hit the power pole, but the collision wasn't hard enough to actually knock the pole down.
"A situation like this is a common occurrence for the most part in the utility industry," said WPS Community Relations Leader Leah Van Zile. "It happens to be in a visible area, so people are noticing it, which is great."
The power pole is cracked and bent, but the collision didn't damage the wires overhead. WPS electrical repairs are done on a schedule, based on how severe the damage actually is.
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