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Heard on: Prince George's MD Law Dispatch Group Calls · 1 day ago
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Near the intersection of Campus Drive and Presidential Drive where they're building the Purple Line stop, I just witnessed what I think is a transformer explode.
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Apparent transformer explosion near Campus Dr

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As discussed during the dispatch call, an apparent transformer explosion occurred near the intersection of Campus Drive and Presidential Drive in College Park, close to the Purple Line construction site. The incident led to a power surge and a possible related alarm at the university president’s residence. The situation was being checked by responders, but the exact location of the damaged pole was uncertain.

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Presidential Dr & Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20742
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