Vehicle crashes into power pole blocking CA-49, San Andreas CA


A vehicle crashed into a power pole near St. Charles Street and Pool Station Road on Highway 49. The impact caused power lines to hang down and block the road completely in both directions. Emergency responders are at the scene, and traffic is being diverted while utility crews are notified to restore safety.
Audio|Source: Calaveras and Alpine Counties Fire, Cal Fire and USFS
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Transcript:
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A report of a possible motor vehicle accident into a power pole at Highway 49 and Pool Station Road.
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6-7-1356
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Vehicle accident, San Andreas, in the area near St. Charles Street and Pool Station Road.
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The Andrews, engine 761, available.
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Section 761, 1357.
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I don't know.
01:15
One engine headquarters and race fire, Chief 160, OES 4309, engine 156, vehicle accident in the area near St. Charles Street and Pool Station Road, possible power lines down.
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1358.
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I'm Adstein.
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We have power lines hanging down over the roadway. Roadway is completely blocked in both directions.
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GF160, you can assume the Charles I.C.
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confirming your resource need?
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Continue the response. I need at least two engines here for traffic.
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Also notify CHP[1], we may have to do a divert until we can get PG&E and communications as soon.
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Charles I.C. 1359.
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CHP: California Highway Patrol
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