Vehicle crashes into pole causing live wire hazard, Detroit MI


A vehicle crashed into a utility pole near Waltham St, causing the pole to fall and live wires to arc dangerously. Emergency crews have secured the area and the electric company has been notified to handle the situation.
Audio|Source: Detroit Fire
01:22
Transcript:
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Steel arm engine 60, you're doing a still arm, we're trying to walk them in Griner.
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Somebody hit the pole and the pole is down, possible wires down, engine 60.
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Engine 60 is an out.
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Injun 16 around.
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50 is out of scene investigating.
00:17
AJ 50 on a scene investigating.
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Engine 60 on a scene investigating.
00:19
Engine 60 on a scene investigating.
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KJ 60 on a scene investigating.
00:24
Squad 3, you can pick up EMS[1], we'll be in service 622.
00:27
Squad 3, picking up EMS[1] and service 622.
00:29
I got a ETIA in you about.
00:32
Central Engine 60, I have wires up and arching next to near Waltham St.
00:38
Area has been taped off, Engine 60 in service.
00:41
444. CTE needs to be contacted.
00:44
Indian 68 states wires are up and arcing near Waltham St.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
EMS: Emergency Medical Services
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Location mentioned:
Near Waltham St, Detroit, MI 48205
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