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On February 14, at 2:30 a.m. Halifax Police were called to the area of 1075 Wellington for a report of a motor vehicle that had struck a power pole and was now engulfed in flames. Witnesses observed a man exit the vehicle and flee the scene. This man was located and arrested a short distance away. No injuries were sustained as a result of the collision. A portion of Wellington St has been shut down as the vehicle fire was extinguished. The investigation is still underway and criminal charges are anticipated for the 19 year old driver. At this time Wellington St is still closed to vehicular traffic as clean up continues.