Truck hits utility line near Kermit Bridge causing outage, Warfield KY
TrafficAn 18-wheeler truck struck and knocked down a power line near Kermit Bridge. This caused power outages and blocked traffic in the area. Emergency units were sent to manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Martin County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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We're on Red She's watch for traffic control here around the Kermit Bridge.
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There's an 18 wheeler.
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It's ripped some kind of wire off of a pole up here, knocking down the power line and causing outages around Warfield.
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Dispatch, the Warfield, 121.
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You can go ahead.
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Do you know what kind of utility line it is?
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I'm trying to get back through traffic.
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I had to turn around and get back up here to it.
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Now the 18 wheeler is on the lane.
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It has set the station there.
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Mark County 911, any available rescue unit? You start towards the Kermit Bridge, Rupert Road to Kermit Bridge, have an 18 wheeler knocked out a power line,
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plus an additional firm.
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Traffic, thumb notification 1660.
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Warfield, KY
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