Pickup truck crashes into pole causing fire near Pierson, Pierson FL


A pickup truck crashed into a power pole near Pierson, causing power lines to fall and starting a grass fire. All occupants have left the truck, and it is unknown if there are any injuries. The fallen pole is blocking the entire road, and emergency crews are managing the fire and traffic while waiting for the power company to respond.
Audio|Source: Volusia County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Dr. Battalion 40 responding units to near 4-year road in Pierson.
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It's going to be a pickup truck that's hit the power pole in the lines.
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It appears the grass is catching in fire.
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Everyone appears to be out.
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Unknown injuries.
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That hurts 44 cops.
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49.
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NJO5MEDIC-150, motor vehicle accident with injuries at Walmart 1101 Bevel Road in Daytona, Crosities of Nova and Colonial Drive select TAC 6[1], NJ5, Medic 150,000, select TAC 6 to Mount 1833.
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Provard County Station 21, how do you copy?
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Senator N24 Central Ravanaughan have a pickup truck that took out a power pole.
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The power pole is in the center of the road blocking all traffic.
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We'll need Power Company ASAP and we're going to have to get around to the pickup truck.
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Standby Perdition will be establishing Emporia Command.
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Senator 44 I copy in the power company's route.
Police codes explained
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[1]
TAC 6: Assigned tactical radio channel 6 (radio talkgroup for operations)
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Location mentioned:
Pierson, FL 32180
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