Utility Pole Struck on Route 51 with Hanging Wires, Pittsburgh PA


A utility pole was struck on Route 51 in Pittsburgh, causing wires to hang down. The driver is not at the scene. Police are securing the area and the fire department has been called to check if the wires are live or dangerous.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police Dispatch
01:31
Transcript:
00:00
Hey, I'm out with the pole that was hit on 51, but the driver's not here right now if you want to continue outbound on 51, see if he stopped a little further up when I stay here because these wires are hanging.
00:11
Copy up your basket, second.
00:13
It's 42. 43 to base.
00:15
643. Yeah, you can show us headed to apartment 401 for knock and toss.
00:20
That's received.
00:22
He said 3642.
00:23
642. 642.
00:24
642. Rocks were given entry per the female, they checked the residence.
00:30
He's not there. That's received.
00:31
3.50. 3.50.
00:34
Can you fact my last call from Station Square to the zone, please?
00:37
Receive. 3586.
00:38
3586. Can you please have the fire department start just to check these wires? I don't know if their cable telephone or hot wires.
00:45
Please.
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Location mentioned:
PA-51, Pittsburgh, PA
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