Wires down cause traffic hazard near Frankstown Rd, Portage PA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of downed or low-hanging wires near Frankstown Road in Portage Township. The wires were reportedly low enough to contact passing trucks, posing a possible traffic obstruction. Utility personnel were dispatched to assist with the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Cambria County Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
04:13
Transcript:
00:00
Station 80, need you three.
00:02
Low-hanging wires near Frankstown Road, Portage Township.
01:49
781 receive (number withheld).
02:05
Wires down near Frankstown Road, Portage Township.
02:50
Skip. Skip.
03:18
On station thirty-six, Charlie fire alarm building (number withheld), Cooperstown home apartment (number withheld), state of Johnstown.
03:55
Yeah, the utility is responding with three.
04:06
Any responding call from Pennant stating that the wires are low hanging and trucks are rubbing on them going under it?
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Location mentioned:
Frankstown Rd, Portage, PA 15946
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