Traffic lights hanging low at intersection in Wilkinsburg, Wilkinsburg PA
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According to the dispatch call, traffic signals at the intersection of Swissvale and Penn Avenue in Wilkinsburg are hanging low over the street, creating a hazard. One light has already been struck by a car. Fire crews are on scene blocking traffic until police arrive.
Audio|Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire Ground 2
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Transcript:
00:00
18 truck.
00:02
Yeah,
00:03
We're Swissvale and Penn.
00:04
The traffic lights have sagged really low to the street.
00:09
It's impassable and a light was already hit by a car.
00:12
Can you send Wilkinsburg PD out here to fix this?
00:18
What was the location?
00:23
Intersection of Swissvale and Penn Avenue.
00:29
Copy.
00:35
Dispatch from 18 trucks.
00:39
18 trucks.
00:41
We're going to remain on scene here and block traffic until Wilkinsburg PD shows up.
00:47
Copy.
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Location mentioned:
Penn Ave & E Swissvale Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
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