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Power pole falls down near apartment complex, wires energizedMethuen MA

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Near Independence Dr., Methuen, MA 01844

A power pole fell down near an apartment complex causing a loud crash. The pole brought down wires that are still energized. Emergency services are on scene managing the situation and addressing possible issues with electrical equipment.

Audio|Source: Merrimack Valley Police, Fire and EMS
03:32
Transcript:
00:00
Briefing. Stay close from the apartments here, but a loud crash, the pole came down.
00:07
I greeted here.
00:12
near Independence Drive Department No.
00:15
60-year-old male not breathing.
00:17
Sorry to come in room.
00:31
10-8-8. He just one that way as well.
00:37
Okay,
00:39
roll. Diabetics mail
00:47
Fuller, 7-9.
00:51
23,
00:55
control.
00:58
2nd23.
00:59
Clear, all file and I'll be returned to the station for some follow-up.
01:04
Okay, breathing.
01:13
Thank you. Okay, and V8-2-6 will apply to common engine 7 to respond.
01:20
18-161 middle flex 3 for the hazmat.
01:24
Engine 7. 1861 middle-stree for the hazmat.
01:29
Kyle on engine 10.
01:31
Go ahead, the check.
01:34
Faculty will be responding to your location.
01:37
He did request engine 7 to come out and assist.
01:40
Receive. Receive.
01:48
Take a drive around two-ed-do-ident identifying to go through the virtual, but now it's up, NLSA.
01:59
N7, plan.
02:02
7-0 responding to a 2nd engine 10 with the accident with a fold-down.
02:10
Received.
02:12
T190 are control.
02:22
I have CPR started.
02:27
Copy.
02:30
I need some control.
02:37
27 control.
02:40
27.
02:43
Motor vehicle stop about 100, River Road, Nostrade 2 5, Bravo, Whiskey Hotel, 87.
02:54
7. 7. 7 is 7,000.
02:57
8.7 is off.
03:01
See, right.
03:02
Okay. Okay.
03:08
Yes, Dom-Doncastin, near it again.
03:12
Yeah, just bring whatever bag as a speedy drive you have around the back.
03:19
Me too.
03:26
Also, engine seven, the front of the first driveway, the second driveway, the primary wires are still energized.

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Location mentioned:
Near Independence Dr., Methuen, MA 01844
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Incident Timeline

  1. Hazardous Wires Remain Energized
  2. Transformer Leakage and Ongoing Risk
  3. National Grid Notified
  4. Emergency Services Respond and Assess Hazard
  5. Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole

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