Collision knocks out service for half of Bell Aliant's Goose Bay customers

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August 7, 2024 at 1:19 p.m.

Bell Aliant confirms landline service in Moore’s name was “impacted during a larger service interruption in the community” last November. (CBC - image credit)

Bell Aliant confirms landline service in Moore’s name was “impacted during a larger service interruption in the community” last November.

Service interruptions in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are expected to last until late Thursday. (CBC)

A collision involving a utility pole is proving to be a communications nuisance in central Labrador.

Some Bell Aliant customers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are experiencing service interruptions Wednesday, following a vehicle collision that damaged a utility pole.

In a statement, Bell Aliant estimated 50 per cent of customers in the region are experiencing disruptions.

The utility said full service will not be restored until late Thursday.

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