Construction crew strikes power line during work, West Allis WI


A construction crew accidentally damaged a power line while working. A live wire is hanging, and workers who do not understand English are still on the roof despite the danger.
Audio|Source: West Allis Police, Fire, EMS and DPW
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Transcript:
493. Number 33. (name withheld) is going to be behind 9711 West Harrison with a 911[1] call. It's a construction company that hit the power line, which is currently hanging the subjects. Doing construction don't speak English and are still working on the roof with a live wire.
493. Number 33. (name withheld) is going to be behind 9711 West Harrison with a 911[1] call. It's a construction company that hit the power line, which is currently hanging the subjects. Doing construction don't speak English and are still working on the roof with a live wire.
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[1]
911: Emergency Call
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Location mentioned:
Near W Harrison Ave, West Allis, WI 53227
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