Traffic accident causes downed wires and light damage, Bedford Park IL


A traffic accident occurred near 65th St and Cicero Ave, causing downed live power wires and damage to a traffic light control box. The officer at the scene has injuries and is requesting medical assistance.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 06
01:36
Transcript:
00:00
834 my understanding is streets and sand or the Department of Transportation they already know about the light over here at 65 and now Cicero? Cicero?
00:19
Um yeah they've been notified.
00:24
Also,
00:25
just FYI, I got live wires here. The truck hit the box that I guess controls all the lights right here.
00:35
I got exposed wires all over the place here.
00:40
And city power wires, right?
00:44
Negative, the actual box that controls, you know,
00:47
all four corners, I believe.
00:54
Okay, I'll see who I'll have to notify about that so we get someone over.
01:03
Also, is there any way you can get another unit over here? I gotta go to the hospital.
01:11
Not yet.
01:13
Say bye.
01:15
99.
01:21
Any late, guys, they can clear up and assist 834 on their accident,
01:26
65 and system.
01:28
So they can go to the hospital.
01:34
832, I'm about to clear up on head over there.
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Location mentioned:
W 65th St & Cicero Ave, Bedford Park, IL 60638
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