Car hits electric pole causing crack, utility notified, Louisville KY
TrafficA car collided with an electric pole, causing the pole to crack but remain standing. The local utility company was notified and initially received a high priority response, which was later downgraded after the situation was stabilized.
Audio|Source: Louisville MetroSafe Suburban Fire 5 - 8, Okolona Tac 80
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Transcript:
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It is initially a motor vehicle accident and vehicle struck an electric pole.
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So the pole is not down.
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It is cracked.
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They're canceled EMS, although no responders are on the scene.
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Did you want me to start anyone else?
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We'll be there shortly.
00:23
Can we start LG&A Priority 3, please?
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Okay, I'm starting LG&A Priority 3 until you can get on the scene of us.
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Vennon 37 responding.
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Engine 37 on a public assist, 24-04, Chatsworth Lane.
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There's funding on an 82-year-old female physicianist from the fall.
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She's starting hard of hearing.
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If you can just knock loudly, cross the road to the head of way, square at (number withheld).
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Quint 76.
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Engine 178, service.
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178, I have you in service at (number withheld).
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And Quote 76, please are on the team of a dozen that the pole is cracked at the base.
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On the phone with LG&E now, did you want to upgrade that response or leave it as a prior degree?
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No, you can update to a priority one.
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Okay, I'll update it to a priority one.
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Quint 76, please have Ivan you can cancel.
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They're saying the pole still up right and it's cracked mid-lay-up, has plenty attention, and they're saying to downgrade LG needed and priority 3.
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That sounds great.
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We're in service.
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Louisville, KY
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