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Chatham-Kent Police continue to investigate following an early morning crash in Merlin.

Around 5:30 this morning, emergency crews responded to Merlin Road, where a truck hit a hydro pole, a tree, then another car parked in a driveway.

The driver was found walking down the road and was taken to hospital.

Meantime, Hydro One has been on site making repairs to the pole. Power is expected to be restored by 4pm.