Vehicle strikes utility pole causing transformer explosion, White Oak PA
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TrafficA vehicle struck a utility pole near Lincoln Way in White Oak, causing a transformer to explode. Debris is on the roadway, but no injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Allegheny County East Fire Ops 2
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01:7
Transcript:
00:00
For a transformer that exploded, debris on a roadway, no injuries, near the auto splash car wash, near Lincoln Way, White Oak, Station 299, 300, Respond East Fire 2, 1317.
00:38
County, 300 assistance.
00:44
300 assistance.
00:46
Do you have any update on that transform, require?
00:57
Yeah, apparently if we have a F-150 apparently hit it and shear the bottom of the pole off.
01:04
There's no injuries but there is debris on the roadway.
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Location mentioned:
Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131
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