Vehicle in ditch contacts high-tension line near Janesville, Janesville MN
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A vehicle went into the ditch near Highway 14 close to Janesville. It is not blocking traffic but has contacted a high-tension power line.
Audio|Heard on: Rock County Sheriff, Fire, EMS and PW
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01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, we got it somewhere in the ditch.
00:02
I'm headed westbound, Highway 14 at mile 146.
00:08
Here is at the median.
00:14
Sorry, is it blocking?
00:19
It is not blocking, but they hit our high tension, so...
00:26
Okay.
00:31
Just want to verify this is just outside of Janesville, correct?
00:40
Dispatch to Mankato DOT?
00:42
It's just outside of Janesville, just wanted to verify.
00:50
Yep, just on the left side of Janesville, about mile and a half.
00:57
We'll have a day car head out that way if it's not a hazard right now.
01:03
Nope, it is not a hazard, so that'll be fine.
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Location mentioned:
US-14, Janesville, MN
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