Power line down causes road closure on Anderson Highway, Powhatan VA


A power line has fallen onto Anderson Highway, blocking part of the road. Emergency responders are on the scene and have closed the eastbound lane. They are waiting for the power company to come and address the situation.
Audio|Source: Powhatan County Fire & Rescue
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Transcript:
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We're in the area investigating.
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In the area investigating, 16-08.
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Out there, age 702. Out there, age 702.
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All right.
00:05
They advise this would be on Amherston Highway, not on Wilton Square.
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1040 Day Advise it's going to be on Anderson Highway.
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107.02 is on scene.
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That's the address is going to be 2747.
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Anderson Highway. Parker Martin will have Anderson Highway command.
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We do have what looks to be one power line down.
00:21
It is on the road.
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104, closest address, 2747 Anderson, one power line down.
00:26
It is in a rowway, 16.10.
00:28
Okay, Anderson, I would have a command.
00:29
Go ahead.
00:30
We've got lean two of 60 eastbound shutdown at this time.
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We'll be standing on scene until the power company arrives.
00:37
I'll try to get your poll number in a second.
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Thank you. I've got the only 26th down shutdown.
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Location mentioned:
Near Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139
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