Leaning utility pole threatens road and nearby houses, Breinigsville PA
Road ClosureFire and public works units responded to a leaning utility pole near Redwood Drive in Upper Macungie Township. The pole posed a risk of falling across the road and potentially damaging nearby houses. Crews stayed on scene and blocked the road to prevent accidents while waiting for repairs.
Audio|Source: Lehigh County Fire and Northampton County Fire Tac-5
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Transcript:
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Upper McConaughey Township near Maxway cross routes of Baybury Drive and Redwood Drive ALS[1]-Chance Payne, Station 62.
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Upper McConaughey Township near Max Way, cross-reve Beach of Baybury Drive and Redwood Drive, ALS[1]-Chespay.
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35.
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Was Verizon notified?
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It really isn't that speedy, but if we can let them know that this is kind of a rush of poles leaning across the road,
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it's not going to take much for this thing to go and it's like right towards the house.
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And then potentially it's going to pull down these other poles once it goes.
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I'll make sure that's expressed to them.
01:24
Okay, I have my public works.
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We're going to stay on scene.
01:26
My public works is coming out.
01:27
We're going to block off this road.
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That's the best we can do at this point.
Police codes explained
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ALS: Advanced Life Support medical response provided by paramedics for higher-acuity or life-threatening emergencies.
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Location mentioned:
Redwood Dr, Breinigsville, PA 18031
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