Truck knocks down utility lines and power pole in Lafourche Parish, Lafourche Parish LA


A large truck struck and knocked down utility and cable lines and a power pole near Mallard and Teal in Lafourche Parish, causing a power outage. The lines are draped over the truck, and crews will need to reset the pole.
Audio|Source: Lafourche Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Near Mallard and Teal addresses in Lafourche Parish.
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An oversized load appears to have hit multiple lines including cable and utility.
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It looks like all are cable and utility lines.
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All are cable and utility lines.
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(number withheld).
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Do you want to be 55?
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It's been telling you over.
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First name's going to be (name withheld).
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First name on this floor is (name withheld).
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You can go ahead and return 519 and 511.
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There is a power pole down next to the trees.
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The truck has utility and cable lines on it now, not electricity.
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It's going to have to come out here with a,
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and reset the pole.
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There is a loss of power here right now.
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Lafourche Parish, LA
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