Tree branch hangs in power lines near 1st Avenue east, Newton IA
A large tree branch was reported hanging in power lines near 1st Avenue east and East 23rd Street South. The branch fell, but a wire may have broken at a pole. Officers planned to notify the power company to check and resolve the issue.
Audio|Source: Jasper County Law Enforcement
02:11
Transcript:
00:00
Can you check on East 23rd Street South.
00:04
Just south of the 1st Avenue and report of a large tree branch in the power lines.
00:10
Let's see if it's something we need to call the power company about.
00:15
Okay,
00:17
I'm seeing.
00:22
Copy.
00:23
It's real close to the repair shop.
00:27
It used to be right there on the southeast corner.
00:34
I see it.
00:41
Copy.
00:46
Tass for 6992.
00:50
Go ahead.
00:53
The limb is hanging from the wires, so somebody can get out here and get it removed.
00:59
That'd be great.
01:02
Correct. Copy.
01:04
Okay.
01:07
It's right.
01:12
And disregard, it fell.
01:15
The wire may have snapped though.
01:20
It may either call the power company anyway.
01:26
You're advising the wire is down.
01:31
It's up, but it may have broken out, I can't feel for sure.
01:39
Is it just a line going to that building or pull to pole?
01:48
That looks like the wire broke at the pole.
01:57
I mean, can you tell if it's power or a cable or something else?
02:05
I have it clear to four.
02:08
I'm not sure.
02:09
If Jamie is there,
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Location mentioned:
1st Ave E & E 23rd St S, Newton, IA 50208
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