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Driver strikes pole causing power outage in Seaside, Gearhart

Repair crews at a power pole (Nexstar, file)

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Power company officials say a driver hit a power pole Friday morning, causing more than 3,500 homes in Gearhart and Seaside to lose power.

Just after 8 a.m., Pacific Power tweeted crews were working on restoring power. The utility company expects power to be back on by noon.

Customers can report their outage by texting “OUT” to 722797.