BMW SUV hits utility pole with exposed live wires, East Rutherford NJ
TrafficA BMW SUV struck a utility pole near the exit for Exhaust in East Rutherford, causing the pole to break and expose live wires. The vehicle came to rest on the other side of the guardrail between a FedEx facility and the highway. Emergency services and the utility company were called for urgent response due to the hazard of exposed wires.
Audio|Source: East Rutherford Fire and Police
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Transcript:
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Starting it,
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and EMS.
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Uh,
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it's going to be for a BMW SUV.
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I should be.
00:19
Respond down here with us.
00:26
Vehicle struck in there fast.
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148, mic,
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mix, and fellow reserve have been notified.
00:40
You just need a BLS[1], correct?
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I resist for cautious.
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for it.
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Go ahead, sir.
00:51
We need a poll number.
00:53
It's going to read right at the exit of the AXOT.
00:56
It's going to be (number withheld).
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(number withheld).
01:04
He shears the pole and ended up on the other side of the guard wheel between the Fed and the highway.
01:15
Okay,
01:19
Steve, in regards to that poll, do you need me to contact PS and do you need urgent response or they could just come and just check it out at a later time?
01:29
I would say urgent.
01:31
There have a lot of exposed wires, nothing marking or anything like that.
01:41
Received, and can you just confirm the location of the poll you came in a little broken up?
01:47
Right at the exit for Exhaust.
01:50
What is it,
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150?
01:54
We're just 15 south.
02:00
Thanks, Scott, Jake.
Police codes explained
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BLS: Basic life-saving medical care provided without advanced interventions or specialized equipment.
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Location mentioned:
Near NJ-17, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
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