Truck crash and fire close Route 7 in Hoosick, Hoosick NY
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a box truck crashed into a utility pole on Route 7 near the Vermont line in Hoosick, causing a fire and power outage. Power lines caught fire, and authorities closed the road in both directions between South Street and East Hoosick Road.
Audio|Heard on: K2RHI 146.94000 MHz Repeater
Listen to dispatch call
03:26
Transcript:
00:00
We do have some drama out on Route Seven in Hoosick, almost to the Vermont line.
00:07
Apparently a box truck hit a pole and broke the pole.
00:11
Truck on fire,
00:13
wires on fire, power out.
00:15
Lots of activity there.
00:17
Allegedly all lanes open, but if you have to go that way, use extra caution.
03:10
Route 7 in Hoosick between South Street and East Hoosick Road is closed.
03:18
All lanes closed both directions.
03:21
That's due to that crash and the box truck hitting a pole.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
E Hoosick Rd, Hoosick, NY 12090
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