Vehicle hits utility pole and flees causing power outage, Warwick RI
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TrafficA vehicle struck a utility pole on Columbia Street near Washington Street and fled the scene. The damaged pole is leaning and has caused power problems near Milliken and Columbia streets. Authorities are on scene and have notified the electric company.
Audio|Heard on: Southern Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut Public Safety
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02:35
Transcript:
00:00
Dr. Duncan Donuts has reported on her way in, she saw a vehicle hit a pole on Columbia Street and then take off.
00:09
She believes that was the issue.
00:12
I'm going to investigate down to Columbia.
00:15
There are some power issues on this end.
00:19
Great, Chief.
00:20
How are we notified national grid?
00:25
Perfect. Thank you.
00:28
Thank you.
00:35
Light flickering or their lost power entirely.
00:39
I don't know which pole is the issue.
00:43
I haven't seen any accidents.
00:45
We're going to remain at Milliken and Columbia.
00:50
Do you have any ETA for the electric company?
00:56
Negative they're going to call back with one.
01:01
Bracey, we'll be on scene.
01:02
Try to investigate a little bit more and let me know.
01:07
Roger.
02:09
So there's a poll at Columbia and Washington, right on the side of A&M Driving School.
02:18
It looks like that pole was hit.
02:19
It is leaning south, which is pulling wires across from a transformer on Milliken.
02:26
I believe this is the issue.
02:29
We'll remain on scene.
02:30
Just hoping you can relay that information.
02:34
Very soon.
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Location mentioned:
Washington St, Warwick, RI 02888
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