Oversized truck hits utility wires near post office, Sullivan MO
TrafficAn oversized truck struck overhead electrical wires near the post office on West Washington Boulevard, causing sparks and partially knocking over a utility pole. Fire and city electric crews responded to the hazard.
Audio|Source: Sullivan and Surrounding Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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1022, the area of the post office on West Washington will be paging the fire department as well as contacting City Electric.
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There was an oversized load driving down the roadway,
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and the load struck the wire causing a large spark.
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The truck has now stopped in the roadway, however,
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the lines are caught across it, and it has partially knocked the pole over.
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10 4, I've seen them coming through.
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I'll be in the room.
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Can respond? Keep a Post Office, near West Washington, for us to get green street for a cellarm wire down to about 1149, K&JL454.
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Did she have a reply back? What's you needed?
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Negative, no reply back.
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We're trying to contact the agency that's involved with that area.
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Ten one.
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I appreciate your help, though.
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Not problem.
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Six and come.
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Three forty-six.
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I believe they're getting it.
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I'll let you know if fire needs to proceed here shortly.
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10.9.
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I'll let you know if fire needs to proceed here shortly.
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They have their poles, getting the lines out of it.
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10-4[1]. Can you advise if city utilities is on scene?
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Negative, I would see a poll in all notice.
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10-4[1]. We have made contact with their office.
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81, what's your 20?
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I'm at 101, but I just pulled out of the parking lot.
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A C&I driving from Franklin Westbound is a 227.
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It's a black Ford pickup, unknown J1 from out of state, tailgating other vehicles, and honking.
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Occurred approximately four minutes ago.
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104.
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103, you can disregard 71 and myself are heading up there.
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104. 104.
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I don't see any reason for fire to respond.
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However, if the electric wants to respond with a boom truck, to help push this up a little bit more.
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That's clear.
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We'll get the garage for a cub of fire.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgment or confirmation that a message was received and understood.
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Location mentioned:
W Washington St, Sullivan, MO 63080
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