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Fallen light pole causes road obstructionChicago IL

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N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that a light pole had fallen into the street near Austin and Elston in Chicago. The pole was pushed to the curb, and city services were notified for removal.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 01
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Transcript:
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Ten four for units in 16 at Austin and Elston.
00:03
Caller reports the light pole has fallen into the street.
00:06
He had pushed it to the curb.
00:08
It needs to be picked up.
00:10
311[1] has been notified.
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[1]
311: Non-emergency municipal services/assistance line

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Location mentioned:
N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

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