Car crashes into power pole on US Highway 231, Blount County AL


A black Toyota crashed into a power pole on U.S. Highway 231 near South Road in Blount County, Alabama. The power pole fell on top of the vehicle, causing power lines to go down. The driver was seen walking around and attempted to leave the scene.
Audio|Source: Blount County Police and Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Station 65,
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Lifeguard, respond to 656-4-1, U.S. Highway 231, cross street of South Road,
00:11
got a car versus power pole, caller stating,
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the power pole is on top of the vehicle and there are lines down with black Toyota vehicle.
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That's your receipt.
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On top of the vehicle, which lines down, light told you the car.
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It said the driver is just walking around.
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Far very soon, any other updates?
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Fire agency is responding.
01:02
A caller that was a witness said the driver was up and walking around.
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He was actually trying to leave the scene, but there's a pole on top of this vehicle.
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US-231, Alabama
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