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An unidentified motorist miraculously escaped injury after a vehicle sliced through a Hydro Ottawa pole on Sheffield Road Friday afternoon.

The crash severed the pole at its base and left it suspended in mid-air by power lines.

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Hydro Ottawa, Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Police Service all attended the scene.

Sheffield Road was closed between Bantree Street and Leeds Avenue as Hydro Ottawa repairs the pole.

According to a Hydro Ottawa spokesperson, the road is expected to be closed until 9 p.m. tonight as crews continue to work.

Police will be in the area to direct traffic.