Single-vehicle crash damages power pole in Texas, Lubbock County TX
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TrafficA single-vehicle crash occurred near County Road 3500 and FM 40 in Texas, damaging an electric pole and causing a downed power line on the highway. No injuries were reported, and South Plains Electric was requested to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Lubbock City-County Public Safety
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01:42
Transcript:
00:00
I've been notified of a 1050 near County Road 3500,
00:08
County Road 3400,
00:11
no that'd be 400, anyway, county road 3500 and FM 40,
00:17
taken out an electric pole, we're going South Plains Electric,
00:21
we've got a wire down on the highway.
00:27
Any injuries?
00:32
There's no injuries, doesn't need an ambulance.
00:36
No,
00:40
they do need an ambulance?
00:42
It does not need an ambulance, does not need an ambulance.
00:48
24, 1737.
00:51
Just one vehicle?
00:53
4-1 vehicle, uh,
00:56
hang on, hang on just a minute, let me give you a license plate number.
01:03
So, can you copy?
01:12
This number,
01:15
(name withheld).
01:17
R-HP-2518. It's a T-SUV.
01:26
And for 1738.
01:29
Not on the road,
01:31
but we are going to need your assistance and also going to need South Plains Electric at this location.
01:40
Got wired together and down.
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Location mentioned:
County Rd 3500 & E Farm to Market Rd 40, Texas 79403
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