DPW truck hits utility pole, causing transformer spark, Dartmouth MA
A town Department of Public Works truck struck a utility pole near Connecticut Avenue in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The collision caused a transformer to disconnect and spark, creating an electrical hazard. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and requested Eversource utility company for assistance.
Audio|Source: Dartmouth Fire District 3
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Transcript:
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922, start a response to near Connecticut Ave.
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Near Connecticut Avenue.
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Town DPW truck versus pole has disconnected a transformer that was sparking. We'll have officers in the river shortly.
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Read through.
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Nice at all. Receivers, Area near Connecticut Ave,
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our town DPW truck, press a pole.
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Just going to have to transform us parking a mall.
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Asia One is on.
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AJ One is off.
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AJ one is off in the area.
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I don't see anything.
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I'm glad to get out. I'm glad to get out.
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Precian is off in the area.
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On the other, control.
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Right behind me. How's your one? Pretty safe.
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Okay.
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One is about a control.
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Thank you all. Thank you all, John.
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The pole that was struck is 90 over 11, 90 over 11. They say it was minor sparking to the top of the pool.
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That was per the APW caller.
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Recease.
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We're out there now.
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Can you notify Eversource please?
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90 over 11. 90 over 1. 9.0 over 1.
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Okay,
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let's say that in my next call.
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Location mentioned:
Near Connecticut Ave, Dartmouth, MA 02747
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