An incident involving police has knocked out power in the Herring Cove area.

More than 4,000 are without electricity after a car crash led to power outages. A photo sent to our newsroom from the scene, shows a smashed up car and officers surrounding the vehicle.

Others pictures show trees falling on power lines.

The crash happened near Herring Cove Road and Shoreham Lane.

Police have closed the road in the area while they investigate and crews work to get the power restored.

No word on arrests or if there are any injuries.