Truck knocks down utility and phone lines on Old Brevard Road, Asheville NC
TrafficA truck struck and knocked down utility and phone lines on Old Brevard Road near Hot Spot and the ABC Board. The lines are hanging over the road and the truck is still connected to them. Police and fire personnel responded. The truck driver first requested a report for insurance but then declined.
Audio|Source: Asheville Fire
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Transcript:
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Communication engine lines on scene.
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Happy engine 11 on scene, 1520.
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Communication from 1101.
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1101. Man, this is not going to be power lines.
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It is going to be utility lines, however.
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I'll give you a phone number if you're ready.
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Go ahead with it.
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S.W.
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75. Sam Williams 75?
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That's affirmative.
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Also, law enforcement have been advised.
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I guess they probably need to come out here too.
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Okay, we'll let them now.
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Thompson 1111.11 is this going to be a cable line?
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Yes, ma'am, it'll just be a cable line.
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However, it's been, excuse me, and a phone line, however, it's been taken down by a truck who said he needs a report for insurance purposes.
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Copy that little bit.
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Thank you, D.D.E.
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Now. Communications Engine 11.
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This is 11, go ahead.
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Are these lines still in the road?
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Yes, ma'am, the truck still hooked to them, actually.
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Copy that. 1101, is it behind this door and the road or in the parking line?
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It's on Old Brevard Road between Hot Spot and the ABC Board.
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He's in the roadway here.
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It's a very low flow traffic road, however it is in a public room.
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Copy that. I'll let them now.
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Communications 1101, Charters been advised.
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Copy that, thank you.
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APD[1] is on the scene.
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This individual's advisement that he will not need a report now, so we'll talk to him for just a minute.
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Okay, copy that.
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APD: Asheville Police Department
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Location mentioned:
Old Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
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