Power line falls on vehicle during construction work, Milner GA


A construction crew struck a power line near Georgia 7 southbound at Old Milner Road. The power line fell onto a vehicle, damaging its mirror and initially trapping it. The driver was able to exit the vehicle safely. The incident caused an obstruction on the roadway and created a utility hazard.
Audio|Source: Lamar Fire
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Transcript:
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Tomorrow's available 600 unit in unit in route to Georgia 7 southbound at Old Milner Road. Georgia 7 southbound at Old Milner Road near the construction zone.
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Caller advised that a construction crew has hit a power line with the equipment.
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The power line is now laying on his vehicle.
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Injo on.
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Change the six engine one you want us to roll that way?
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That's the damn line until we get that.
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Temple.
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Motor engine one, be advised the caller is going to be in a black in color S2.50.
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Right,
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southern rivers around.
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No more.
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...watering in an Indian and around towards town of southbound at Old Milner Road.
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Old Milner Road.
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It's going to be for a PICB versus a power line. Collar advise his power line has fallen on his vehicle and ripped his mirror off.
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600 units are in row.
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...mar to Angel 1. That's going to be a negative.
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He advised that the power line is no longer laying on his vehicle and he has exit the vehicle.
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Location mentioned:
Near Old Milner Rd, Milner, GA 30257
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