Tractor hits power pole on Canada Island Road, Columbia County WI


A farmer driving a tractor hit a power pole near Canada Island Road, breaking it off. The pole fell on the tractor's plow. The driver is uninjured but live wires are down. Fire department and power company were called to the scene.
Audio|Source: Columbia County Sheriff Dispatch
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Transcript:
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I took a report of an accident TVO.
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It's going to be at W.
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William 160 near Canada Island Road.
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William 160 near Canada Island Road.
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R.P. advises that there is a farmer that hit a power pole with his tractor.
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The pole snapped off and is now on the plow that's attached to the tractor.
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Mail subject is sitting in his tractor uninjured at this time.
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They are alongside.
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the road in a field.
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I'll be paging fire and also contact a power company.
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There's no arcing or sparking, but the lines are down.
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Location mentioned:
Canada Island Rd, Wisconsin 53956
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