Vehicle hits utility pole on Townsend Ave, Salem NH
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible traffic accident near Townsend Ave in Salem involving a vehicle that struck a utility pole. The occupants were outside the vehicle and appeared uninjured. Live wires were reported down, and utility crews were requested to replace the pole.
Audio|Heard on: Essex and Southern Rockingham Counties Fire / EMS
Listen to dispatch call
02:12
Transcript:
00:00
Companies responding near Townsend Road, enter via Shannon Road.
00:04
Caller advised that the pole is in the middle of the road and may not be visible unless approaching via Shannon.
00:15
Car versus pole incident with occupants outside the vehicle and walking.
00:26
One hazard noted.
00:27
Contact Liberty already?
00:33
Fifty-four, contact them.
00:39
Responder is on scene.
00:40
Responder in the rear of the building looking for a (age withheld) female with abdominal pain.
00:48
Hello, this is Angel One, do you copy?
00:52
Received one.
01:00
Legend Four is returning.
01:02
One of them, I believe.
01:05
Let's take four.
01:08
All right, companies are on scene.
01:13
We're investigating.
01:18
Investigating.
01:24
Let's see if we can find a better way.
01:27
Let's see.
01:37
And (name withheld) to the rescue.
01:43
Patient, we'll let you know.
01:45
Hold on.
01:50
(Location withheld) Fire Alarm.
01:55
Answering, (location withheld).
02:00
Did you advise Liberty?
02:02
Confirmed. They're going to need a new pole, and we have live wires on the ground.
02:10
And live wires on the grass.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Townsend Ave, Salem, NH 03079
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