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Heard on: Lawrence County Fire and EMS - North · 1/13/2026 10:46 AM
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Thirteen hundred wires down.
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Caller states a semi truck ran over the fire hydrant and pulled wires down.
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Semi truck damages hydrant and power lines in New Castle

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a traffic incident at West Washington Street and Smithfield Street in New Castle, Pennsylvania, where a semi truck reportedly struck a fire hydrant and pulled down power lines. Police and the water company were notified, and officials located the truck near the intersection. No injuries were reported, and the incident appeared to involve property damage only.

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W Washington St & Smithfield St, New Castle, PA 16101
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the Category should be: Homicide

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