Truck hits utility pole, blocking Route 279 lane, Pittsburgh PA
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, a tractor-trailer hit a utility pole on Route 279 northbound near Exit 5 in Pittsburgh. The pole is leaning into the roadway and blocking part of a lane. Fire and EMS crews responded, and traffic was temporarily closed while the scene was cleared.
Audio|Heard on: North Hills Police / Fire / EMS
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08:0
Transcript:
00:00
The pole on the other side of the road, it's going to be (number withheld).
00:28
25 of you back as well? Yes, sir.
00:40
It's still in the air by the fire units but it is snapped off leaning toward the roadway.
01:30
We're going to start fire.
01:34
We're going to need to close this lane.
03:08
Truck hit the pole on the ground.
03:42
That's I-279 northbound before Exit 5.
06:49
It's northbound right before the Ivory Avenue overpass.
07:43
The pole is stuck between the cab of the truck trailer, sticking into the travel lane.
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Location mentioned:
Ivory Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
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