Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Pole leaning across road with live wires shuts roadBerkeley County WV

audio iconRoad Closure
Berkeley County, WV

A utility pole with live wires was leaning across South Child's Road in Berkeley County, West Virginia. The road was closed while authorities waited for the utility company's arrival, estimated in two hours.

Audio|Source: Berkeley County Fire & EMS
02:38
Transcript:
00:00
Brush 6 on scene.
00:01
I've got one pole leaning across the roadway.
00:03
Wires still attached.
00:04
We'll be out checking.
00:07
Brush 6 on scene.
00:09
Power leaning across the roadway.
00:11
Wires hanging.
00:12
I'll check.
00:20
Who's been Jefferson, traffic stop?
00:25
Medical center.
00:27
Hoping for a medic three at the medical center, (number withheld).
00:33
There, and stopping Western James (number withheld) displayed on a gray Ford Maver.
00:46
Six.
00:48
Go ahead.
00:51
I've got a full number when you're ready.
00:55
Is that with it?
01:04
Mary (number withheld).
01:08
Copy Mary (number withheld).
01:19
Jefferson from Brush 6.
01:20
At this time, we're going to have South Child's Road shut down.
01:25
Copy South Child's Road shut down.
01:26
Okay, South Child's Road shut down.
01:35
We're on March Road, (number withheld).
01:42
Go on, guys.
01:45
To be center, Martin, West Virginia (number withheld).
01:52
Okay.
01:57
Two,
02:03
Doug.
02:05
Go ahead.
02:08
I tried 8-4 golf, 843 and came back in my own file.
02:15
Offrey and OEM is needed.
02:17
Available, returning, Fortune 43.
02:20
10 4.
02:29
Harrison Brush 6.
02:32
Go ahead.
02:35
Potomac Edison just gave us a standard two-hour ETA.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
Berkeley County, WV

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Recent Road Closure Incidents in Berkeley County, WV

Explore the crime map for more.