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transformer explosion causes power line to snap near route 51 and library road, Pittsburgh PA

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PA-51 & Library Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234

A transformer likely exploded or a power line snapped near Route 51 and Library Road by Ivy Glen. Officers saw a large flash and a bang. A power line is hanging but the area appears safe.

Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police Channel 2 - Zone 3/6
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Transcript:
00:00
We were at Route 51 and Library Road by Ivy Glen.
00:03
It looks like a wire snap or a transformer exploded.
00:07
Everything looks fine here.
00:08
Just advising.
00:30
326 Was it right at the intersection or do you know if it was a wire that snapped or a transformer? Do you have anything else I can give to Painlight?
00:43
Okay,
00:44
we definitely saw a large flash, a bang,
00:47
and the power line is definitely snapped.
00:51
The pull is up by Ivyglen.
00:55
Is the wire down at all?
00:59
There's a portion of it is hanging, but everything else seems fine.
01:04
Okay, copy.

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PA-51 & Library Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
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