Tractor-trailer hits transformer causing power outage, Sutton MA
A tractor-trailer hit a transformer on Manchaug Road near Sutton Falls. The transformer landed on the vehicle, causing a power outage in the area. No injuries were reported. Emergency crews were called but later canceled. National Grid was notified about the power outage and assessed the situation, finding no poles down. The road condition is under inquiry.
Audio|Source: Sutton Police Department
05:15
Transcript:
00:00
just got a call. We have a TT unit that just hit something in a transformer landed on the TT unit.
00:06
He's out. I believe he's not injured.
00:09
That's on Manchaug Road by Sutton Falls, right at the corner by Old Mill Road, down a little past Sutton Falls.
00:19
Copy.
00:23
I'm going to tone out somebody from fire. Do you want me to tone them out? They did say that the transform will blow.
00:30
Sure.
00:38
38. Can you call National Guard when you get a chance as well, please?
00:49
And 38. I'm going to come in from the opposite side of you just turn the other side off.
00:56
Copy.
01:15
Hey, L.S., I'm going to send you as a precaution. We just had a TT unit hit a transformer,
01:21
just as a precaution.
01:23
Manshawg Road, a little past Sutton Falls.
01:26
Greasy, man, Manshagg.
01:31
38, I'll be out.
01:38
Looks like the TT unit left.
01:50
Resaved. 38.
01:53
38.
01:55
You can cancel fire.
02:02
You can also cancel ALS[1].
02:05
We save.
02:08
S2 Sutton, ALF.
02:11
ALS[1]. ALS, we copy direct.
02:14
Reset.
02:17
28, they didn't get any point in fault, correct?
02:20
The CCUID that was.
02:23
The TCU is here today.
02:26
It's going to be like right in front of that fault.
02:29
Just some tree on the floor.
02:32
I don't see any transformers on the floor or anything.
02:39
Am I still contacting National Grid 38?
02:49
38, you can cancel national grid as well.
02:55
Receive, cancel national grid. You have.
03:03
1-8, I'm out with them.
03:08
Copy.
03:16
38. 38.
03:17
38.
03:24
We will need national grid.
03:26
Looks like the power is out at such fault.
03:31
Okay, could you give me a poll number, please?
03:34
Stand by.
03:42
28, it's going to be poll number 88.
03:47
Received. And what number on Manshog? They're going to ask for an exact location.
03:55
28. I believe it's 83. I'll double check for you. I'm just walking over right now.
04:04
Copy.
04:18
Receive.
04:23
Can S-238?
04:30
Go ahead.
04:35
National Grid is inquiring whether or not the poll is down.
04:43
Negative. No poles are down.
04:46
Looks like the street followed across the roadway.
04:48
Caught on the truck, but Sutton Falls power is out.
04:55
Received.
05:01
Station F to 38.
05:08
Go ahead.
05:11
Okay, National Good wants to know, is the road still passable or is it completely blocked?
Police codes explained
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[1]
ALS: Advanced Life Support medical care provided by trained personnel during emergency situations.
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Location mentioned:
Manchaug Rd & Old Mill Rd, Sutton, MA 01590
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