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Wire down causes traffic hazard near Overbrook Avenue, Edison NJ

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Overbrook Ave, Edison, NJ 08817

According to the dispatch call, a wire down on or near Overbrook Avenue caused a traffic hazard. Emergency units responded to the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Metuchen Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
Semi-traffic wire down over a road.
00:07
On near Overbrook Avenue, engine 6 part 8, respond near Overbrook Avenue.
00:13
Providence truck set down a wire.

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Location mentioned:
Overbrook Ave, Edison, NJ 08817

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Incident Timeline

  1. Units released after hazard controlled
  2. Investigation of HVAC odor
  3. Utility company notified
  4. Confirmation of wire damage
  5. Units dispatched to 110 Overbrook Avenue
  6. Initial report of downed wire

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