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Lightning strikes transformer causing power lines down in TylerTyler TX

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Near Paluxy Dr, Tyler, TX 75703

A transformer near Paluxy Drive in Tyler was struck by lightning and fell onto several vehicles. Live power lines are down across the roadway. Police and fire units are managing the incident and directing traffic to ensure safety.

Audio|Source: Smith County Sheriff, Tyler Police, and Tyler Fire
02:4
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 9, probably a power line down, near Paluxy Drive, so let's you drive at Cowboys.
00:04
This will be lightning to the Transformer.
00:06
The Transformer fell on multiple vehicles and there's live wires going east and west from it.
00:13
You know, it's responding channel 4.
00:18
She hasn't seen anyone just because.
00:24
Forty-one, we can probably advise, but just sounds like juvenile, sex and causing problems.
00:29
All right safe.
00:34
23, if you'll disregard that then and go to Front Broadway.
00:42
You can clear my assistant, I can take that more gate your eye call.
00:47
Perfect.
00:53
14, when you clear, fuel pack 32 on that welfare concern.
00:58
10-4[1], you clear a crash hugger.
01:04
104.
01:05
104.
01:10
Engine 9.
01:12
Go ahead.
01:16
Would you make sure all course and rapid in this location?
01:21
I want them right now.
01:28
23-21, coming into position, where do you want me to block?
01:34
I just need somebody to help me direct traffic before we have a crash out here.
01:39
Sam, do you want my car anywhere?
01:44
You can put it on the northbound side.
01:51
253, if you can start to this traffic call, near Paluxy Drive,
01:56
fires on scene.
01:57
It's going to be for a transformer that was struck by lightning and fell on several cars.
02:01
There's a live wires on the ground as well.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment—message received, understood, or OK.

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Near Paluxy Dr, Tyler, TX 75703

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