Semi truck hits utility pole causing power lines down, Xenia OH


A semi truck struck a utility pole near South Columbus Street in Xenia, causing it to partially snap and bringing down wires including power lines. The fire department is on scene and has requested police to control traffic as the street is being shut down.
Audio|Source: Central and Eastern Greene County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Fire call. Respond, non-emergent.
00:04
Agent 31, utility hazard[1].
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Near South Columbus Street.
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Engine 31, utility hazard[1].
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7.8,2, near South Columbus Street.
00:16
We just got a call from State Patrol.
00:18
Apparently there's some sort of construction going on in that area.
00:21
They're advising semis cannot make the term for the detour.
00:24
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00:31
Here, okay. Engine 31. Go ahead. We do have a wire down in the roadway. We do have a partial pole snapped in the roadway. It appears to be cable. Okay, 53. Central, we do have some power lines involved as well. We're going to be shut in Columbus Street down.
01:01
Can you just ask Battalion 30 out here for traffic control[2]? You're clear. You know, maybe a PD unit. I. Number for you, break. Go ahead. C5-285. C5-285. Clear.
01:29
We have a report of a semi that struck a pole. The pole is partially snapped right. Fire call. Respond, non-emergent. Battalion 30, utility hazard[1]. 7-8-2 near South Columbus Street. Battalion 30, utility hazard.
01:58
Near Columbus Street. Fire department's on scene. They're requesting PD. Clear. Stay and better to get out. 61. Good. Can you public service is much? There's going to be a few of public service now. We are cleared 1556.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
utility hazard: Utility Hazard
[2]
traffic control: Traffic Control
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Location mentioned:
Near S Columbus St, Xenia, OH 45385
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