Vehicle hits power pole causing outages on East Arizona Ave, Sweetwater TX
A vehicle struck a power pole near East Arizona Ave and NEP. The pole fell into the roadway, blocking the road and causing power outages for local residents. The vehicle left the scene before emergency services arrived. Power company and emergency units are responding to the incident.
Audio|Source: Nolan County Public Safety
02:17
Transcript:
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PDR units, be advised, caller that was on NEP in East Arizona stated that it looks like a vehicle hit a pole in that area.
00:08
Vehicle is not on scene.
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4 out of 6 in the area
00:19
We're safe
00:26
4453 PD I've located the down power pole
00:30
We're going to be at Arizona and NF.
00:33
It is in the road and lines are stretched but still intact
00:43
East Arizona NAF clear.
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D4PD, I'm going to be on scene as well. Go ahead and contact Encore.
00:57
Received.
00:58
Just to be clear, there's no lines touching the ground. It's just to be clear, there's no lines touching the ground. It's just going to be the power pole is in the roadway.
01:15
Saved.
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14.
01:22
Last unit with traffic.
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406. Let's get one unit to shut down NEP on the north side. I'll shut it down here in Arizona.
01:36
It is going to be in the road. Any advisor power company, we have road blockage to expedite.
01:44
Is saved?
01:50
54 PD. I want to be checking the area. This is going to involve substantial damage to a vehicle. Go ahead and notify the ER if anyone comes in with injuries, please.
02:01
Please dave.
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57 PD.
02:10
Go ahead.
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What time did this original call come out?
02:17
2356.
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Location mentioned:
E Arizona Ave, Sweetwater, TX 79556
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