Tree down causes power lines to arc and explode noise, Sellersburg IN


A tree fell across the road and brought down power lines, causing electrical arcing and a loud noise like an explosion. There was no fire or injuries, and residents still have power. Fire department is responding to the scene.
Audio|Source: Clark County and Jeffersonville Police
01:35
Transcript:
00:00
Edward units run now one investigation, 508 Alden Road. 40. 502. Callers advising there were electric wires arcing. They shipped the residents and it felt like an explosion. They did not see any flames but still have power to the residents. 116.
00:28
Over 40, 52 information, we're getting more calls for the Alden Road. It appears that a tree fell and pulled power lines down in the roadway fire is also going to be now. They haven't updated address. I'm on Alden. Not seen anything? The original caller is from 508. The additional caller is going to be at 509 foot hill.
00:52
440 the power lines are going to be on foot hill road 0-124-125 signal 37 okay 436 signal 37 signal 37
01:16
I'm 9, signal 37. 2038.
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Location mentioned:
Near Alden Rd, Sellersburg, IN 47172
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