Power pole comes crashing down on highway

DELAYS are being experienced in the heart of the Gold Coast after a power pole came crashing down across a busy highway. 

It’s understood a truck slammed into the pole, sending it toppling onto the Gold Coast Highway at Palm Beach around 1.30pm.

Police have warned motorists to expected delays through the area and to seek an alternate route if possible.

Energex crews are on scene with reports power has been cut to at least one home.

There’s no further information available at this time.