Vehicle crash damages power pole at Richland Avenue, Aiken SC
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle struck a traffic pole near the intersection of Richland Avenue and Vauquelin in Aiken, South Carolina. The impact snapped a power pole in half and brought down power lines and traffic lights. Dominion Power was called to the scene, EMS was canceled after confirming no injuries, and traffic control assistance was requested.
Audio|Heard on: Aiken SC Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:47
Transcript:
00:00
305 station, prepare to copy a collision.
00:04
One on Vauquelin, vehicle versus traffic pole, unknown type of collision.
00:09
You said Richland and Vauquelin?
00:12
Affirmative.
00:13
Affirmative, in front of the three-way.
00:18
308 code 3.
00:42
Station, can we get the power company en route? We've got multiple lines down and a power pole snapped in half.
00:55
EMS is en route.
00:57
I am going to need help with traffic control as well.
00:59
The traffic lights are hanging down pretty low.
01:24
No injuries.
01:27
Incoming units can reduce and confirm to cancel EMS.
01:44
Copy, we've got Dominion responding to you and we cancel EMS.
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Location mentioned:
Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801
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