Semi-truck Cracks Telephone Pole, Electrical Wires Down, Erie PA


A semi-truck struck a telephone pole near East Fifth Street between Wayne Street and Reed Street. The pole cracked in half, bringing down electrical wires. There is concern the pole may fall, and transformers are involved.
Audio|Source: Erie County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Electrical hazard wires down, near East Fifth Street between Wayne Street and Reed Street. Engine 8 responding.
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C202, 1137.
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Engine 8 is responding to near East Fifth Street for wires down.
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A semi-truck hit a telephone pole which cracked in half.
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There is concern the pole may fall; transformers are involved.
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Location mentioned:
Reed St, Erie, PA
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