Multiple vehicles crash into downed pole on Pellissippi Pkwy, Blount County TN
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TrafficSeveral vehicles crashed into a utility pole that fell near the Pellissippi Parkway off-ramp on Airport Highway. No injuries were reported. Southbound lanes are blocked due to the crash and downed pole.
Audio|Heard on: Blount County Public Safety
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01:59
Transcript:
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We're getting several calls right now about an accident with property damage.
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Airport Highway near the Pellissippi off-ramp.
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Airport Highway near the Pellissippi off-ramp.
00:09
A utility pole fell under the highway near the off-ramp.
00:13
It's going to be southbound, possibly hit a car.
00:17
There are now seven cars that have crashed into it.
00:21
Everyone is out and there are no injuries at this time.
00:28
3.3 will take you.
00:33
Yep.
00:37
Medic 2, you're responding 1940, or correction, Medic 10.
00:41
You're responding 1948.
00:43
253 on soon.
00:45
Definitely.
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2nd3.
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253. We're going to have both lanes a southbound traffic block at the exit.
01:02
Definitely.
01:07
253. 253.
01:11
But find a way, we'll be back open.
01:13
The pole number that is down is 1.503.
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Diffel.
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Simple.
01:28
Medical evidence is posted.
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Station on.
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Copy, medic 11.
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162.
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10.
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20.
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230.
01:53
I'll call electric in route for the pole.
01:56
Is there any particular route that they need to take to you all?
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Pellissippi Pkwy, Tennessee
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