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Red truck hits lamppost and flees in Covington, Covington KY

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W 5th St & Philadelphia St, Covington, KY 41011

As discussed during the dispatch call, a red truck struck a lamppost at Fifth and Philadelphia streets in Covington and then fled the scene, causing a traffic obstruction.

Audio|Heard on: Kenton County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Fifth and Philadelphia
00:02
traffic obstruction,
00:04
passerby stated that a lamppost was hit by a red truck that continued on and the post was leaning after it was hit.

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Location mentioned:
W 5th St & Philadelphia St, Covington, KY 41011
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