Nova Scotia

Thousands lose power in Halifax area after car crash

As of 10:31 p.m., the Nova Scotia Power outage map showed 12,105 customers were without electricity on Monday night.

As of 10:31 p.m. on Monday, Nova Scotia Power outage map showed 12,105 customers without power

Map of Halifax with a large portion highlighted red.
Nova Scotia Power's outage map at 10:31 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025. (Nova Scotia Power)

Thousands of Nova Scotia Power customers in Halifax were left without electricity after a car crash late Monday.

As of 10:31 p.m. on Monday, the company's outage map showed 12,105 customers without electricity.

The outage extends from Melville Cove near the Armdale roundabout to Purcells Cove, Cowie Hill, Spryfield all the way to Ketch Harbour and West Pennant.

The outage began before 9:30 p.m.

While the outage map doesn't provide information about the location of the crash, emergency vehicles were parked along the Old Sambro Road near Long Lake Provincial Park on Monday night.

The outage map anticipates power will be restored by 11:45 p.m. on Monday.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Anjuli Patil

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Anjuli Patil is a reporter with CBC Nova Scotia's digital team.