Car strikes telephone pole on San Juan Grade Rd, Salinas CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible traffic collision on San Juan Grade Road where a sedan struck a telephone pole. The pole was sheared at the base but remained upright, supported by utility wires. No arcing, sparking, or personal injuries were reported. A van may have been involved in moving the damaged pole or associated equipment.
Audio|Heard on: Monterey County Fire & EMS
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02:50
Transcript:
00:00
11-83 near San Juan Grade Road.
00:02
A vehicle struck a telephone pole; appears to be a sedan.
00:07
A van pushing the broken pole toward a nearby house.
00:09
The pole is sideways.
00:11
No arcing or sparking; vehicle hazard lights are on.
02:30
Pole number (number withheld).
02:46
The pole is sheared off at the base, wires keeping it up.
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Location mentioned:
San Juan Grade Rd, Salinas, CA
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