Vehicle hits pole causing smoke and power outage, Pocomoke City MD
A vehicle struck a utility pole near Old Snow Hill Road, causing smoke and electrical arcing. This incident led to a power outage affecting street lights and the surrounding area. Emergency services are on scene managing the situation.
Audio|Source: Worcester County Fire and EMS, State Police and Highway
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Transcript:
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In the area near Old Snow Hill Road, cross street of Lakeland Drive, and Bear Landing Lane,
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caller advising.
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There's a vehicle that's struck a pole.
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It is down with smoke showing, electrical popping sounds.
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Police are already on scene.
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Copy, thank you.
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Local Box 100, move vehicle accident in the area near Old Snow Hill Road.
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Engine 102 respond to fire.
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Good.
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Can you advise that the electric is out, the light here by Walmart, we'll still the road?
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Stay by.
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It may be possible the light is out.
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The transformer is on the ground.
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We are getting calls for lights being out on Lakeland as well.
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Correct, that's a copy.
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I was letting you, the light is definitely out.
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Location mentioned:
Old Snow Hill Rd, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
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