Car crashes into utility pole with downed power lines, Marengo IL
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TrafficEmergency responders arrived at a single-car crash near Marengo, Illinois where the vehicle hit a utility pole causing heavy front damage and downed live power lines near a home.
Audio|Heard on: Union Fire FPD Main
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02:33
Transcript:
00:00
On scene, got a single vehicle,
00:02
into a utility pole,
00:05
heavy damage is in front of the vehicle.
00:06
You can make 1104-23 command.
00:11
I'll give you an update in a minute.
00:16
Message 8.
00:19
McKedry 1152s I haven't seen as well.
00:23
Passage 2. Passage 2.
00:32
McCannery from 23 commands.
00:43
And go ahead.
00:52
41's on team.
00:56
Not there's yet.
01:08
McKedry from 114.
01:13
Go ahead.
01:17
I don't have a poll number for you, but this is, we have an electric line just down here,
01:22
near the car.
01:26
Message is saved.
01:30
And I'll get you some more information, but this poll is also snapped.
01:37
Message is taped.
01:50
McCannery from 23 committees.
01:55
Hi. All right.
01:59
The address of (number withheld), the poll is involved is directly in front of that house.
02:09
Message received.
02:10
That was the resident that called in the discount address, so we'll use that.
02:24
Go ahead for coming in.
02:27
Is your line arcing or sparking at all?
02:32
Not at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Marengo, IL 60152
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