Vehicle hits utility pole causing power outage, Charlotte NC
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, a vehicle crashed into a utility pole near Anderson Street, causing power lines to fall and a power outage at nearby traffic lights. The driver, who does not speak English, left the scene on foot. Power lines are obstructing traffic in the area.
Audio|Heard on: Mecklenburg NC Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
If you go start towards, it's 52, near Anderson.
00:05
Third party says someone hit a pole, does not speak English, and is walking down the street, utility line hanging over.
00:11
Pole split in half.
00:16
Black Mott's a 6th, North Carolina, Lincoln, Charles, (number withheld).
00:21
Subject is wearing a black splier, currently at the gas station on Sugar Creek Road and The Plaza.
00:26
Power lines are in the flow of traffic.
00:29
There is a power outage and other calls coming in, I will notify them, and 1023 copy units back on us.
00:36
6 times 23, I copy the 52.
00:40
Tempor, thank you.
00:44
There are three that note, let me know if you guys need more since...
00:48
Just going to meet to the 52 in Anderson.
00:52
Okay, 4.
00:54
Sounds like from other comments that the road is quite a mess from utility lines down and power is out at the stoplights as well.
01:04
Just go ahead and put a call on for Duke.
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Location mentioned:
Anderson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
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