18-wheeler trucks down power lines causing hazard, Rutherfordton NC


An 18-wheeler truck caused a power outage by pulling down power lines near a bridge by Bon Bonquickmart in Rutherfordton. A woman on site warned drivers not to cross the downed lines. Emergency responders and utility crews are at the scene addressing the road hazard and power outage.
Audio|Source: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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R610, we're taking another call from the bridge there right above bombons, advising an 18-wheeler has done tore down the power lines. There is also a female out telling people not to drive over saying this just occurred two to three minutes ago.
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1040.
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422 Central, 1042.
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1042. 104513.
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13 Central. I'll be 10.8 from 10.50.
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384N8. North Carolina, 27 for a 29 check when you clear.
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Be out with us in my truck.
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Station 26.
00:47
Response or wires our power lines down.
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At near North Main St.
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Station 26.
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Responsor wires our power lines down.
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At near North Main St.
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In Rutherfordton, Bon Bonquickmart.
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Cross streets are West Mountain Street and White Oak Drive.
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G354, go ahead.
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Okay, Dave 4.
01:13
Good thing there.
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North Carolina's the ID card. It's (number withheld).
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(number withheld). Go ahead.
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10.4.
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2612.
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26. 13 Central. Go ahead and get Duke Power and route if you don't already.
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53 Central. Do you know if South Carolina D&B still down?
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10.
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2612 and 2610 is en route.
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1041. 1041.
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104, we believe it's back up.
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24, 1532, this may be in reference to the lines that were down this morning.
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I believe I've transferred truck pulled it down as well as some power lines with it.
02:03
Call enforcement is on the scene as well.
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It's 34, 104.
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