Power lines down block intersection at Polaris Pkwy and Old State Rd, Columbus OH
Road ClosureDowned power lines and three fallen trees at the intersection of Polaris Parkway and South Old State Road have caused a full road closure. Authorities have notified the electric company AEP, which is en route but has not given an estimated time of arrival. Multiple units will block the intersection to prevent traffic until the hazard is cleared.
Audio|Source: Columbus Division of Fire, Franklin County Fire and EMS
02:27
Transcript:
00:00
Message received, we have wires down correct. Are there any vehicles involved in this at all?
00:08
Not yet.
00:10
Message received. I'll get a hold of AEP.
00:17
Engine 33 is almost.
00:19
You can let CPD know, we're probably going to need at least three furors up here to block this whole intersection.
00:29
Message, receive, I'll let them know.
00:35
Three trees, give me one second, I'm on the phone with AEP.
00:43
Lost traffic until CPD arrives, please.
00:46
Message receive, I'll get your buyer 33.
00:53
25, thanks for holding, go ahead with your traffic.
00:59
Yeah, sir, we got a down power line and alleyway just off Hunter Avenue. You want a full number?
01:08
Yeah, I can do that. I'm actually on hold with AP right now.
01:15
Next stage, respond on 9 police fire.
01:25
Respond on 10 Bravo.
01:27
Latter 33, Polaris Parkway and South Old State Road, wires down.
01:33
Ladder 33, Polaris Parkway and South Old State Road, wires down.
01:39
Respond on 10 Bravo.
01:43
9 police fire.
01:44
Medic 10, (number withheld) Harrisburg Pike, Mental Health High Risk Stage, Cross of Laurel Avenue and Rosemont Avenue.
01:53
Medic 10, (number withheld) Harrisburg Pike, Mental Health High Risk Stage, respond on 9 police fire.
02:05
Yes, sir, AEP has been notified.
02:08
They don't have an ETA at this time, but they are going to notify us and let us know and we will relay that information to you once we get it.
02:18
Message received, thank you.
02:20
Ladder 33 upon your arrival.
02:23
Block off all lanes in northbound traffic. We'll shut this whole intersection down.
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Location mentioned:
S Old State Rd & Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43035
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