Downed power lines close roads at Iowa highway intersection, Jasper County IA


Downed power lines and a utility pole are blocking T12 and possibly Highway 14 East in Iowa, causing road closures and creating a safety hazard. The power company is working to respond and restore safety.
Audio|Source: Jasper County Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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Power lines down across T12, if you can expedite the power lines down across the T-12, if you can expedite the power company.
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Copy, they should be calling back with an ETA shortly.
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Jasper, one-six-one.
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161. One-six-one.
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Shillows and Ryle.
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Copy.
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23.
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At the power company, I know when they fire back, there's lines down across T12, there's a pole down at T12 and 14 east, and there's probably lines across Highway 14 east right now.
00:24
It's like this is a four-way deal.
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I can't get to the vehicle to completely clear it for occupants with all the wires done until there are unseen and make this safe for me.
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I'll get you up late when that happens also.
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Asper, one six ones on scene.
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They let consumers energy now.
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They said they will expedite it and give us a call with EPA.
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Location mentioned:
IA-14 & Hwy T 12 N, Iowa 50208
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