Vehicle strikes power line causing hazard on rapids road, Lockport NY
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TrafficA vehicle struck a power line on Rapids Road, causing the line to hang low and arc near metal debris. The downed line created a hazard, with vehicles attempting to pass underneath. Traffic control and utility crews were requested to secure the area and prevent accidents.
Audio|Heard on: Niagara County Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00
Near Rapids Road, a vehicle is blocking the roadside with a downed power line.
00:03
The line was arcing after a tractor trailer took it down.
00:07
Did he get a plate?
00:09
Copy.
00:14
For 258 County.
00:17
258.2.258.
00:21
258.
00:25
Myself and 259 are on location.
00:27
I see it.
00:33
You tonight, Connie.
00:35
NC209.
00:40
You drop me a call for a larceny, uh,
00:45
Near Fairmont Ave.
00:47
I'll apply and I do whatever.
00:50
Go ahead.
00:55
(Name withheld) is going to be our reporting person.
01:11
County NT 209 Go ahead.
01:17
Validavit negative wants and orders for (name withheld).
01:24
His report back course.
01:27
Nairk County, 1815.
01:32
15.
01:33
Tempor engine four.
01:35
Jack the morning.
01:40
I think it says 21-0.
01:42
The line was arcing, the affirmed electrical.
01:45
It's not on the ground, it's low-hanging, and vehicles are still attempting to go under it.
01:51
Go ahead.
01:53
Hey, for a moment row.
01:55
Town for you.
01:58
Alex, there's Chuck and see if you're here.
02:00
Thanks.
02:05
They fire, 12 and 11.
02:08
12 on 11.
02:09
Key install, Knoxbox key reset for your clear returning.
02:17
Step.
02:22
Zillin six time.
02:26
Stone six.
02:28
Clear for one.
02:31
Temple.
02:36
Our 258 or 259 your status.
02:40
We're 104.4. We're 254.
02:41
Pre-safed.
02:47
215, County.
02:50
One-on-five. One-five.
02:55
If they have utility respond out here, there's a piece of metal hanging out the top of the vehicle.
03:00
Yeah,
03:03
there's going to be a piece of metal that's hanging from the wire.
03:06
Any truck pass the by is going to smoke it.
03:09
That's ten-four.
03:15
One zero to one five, do you need us out there for traffic?
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Location mentioned:
Rapids Rd, Lockport, NY 14094
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