Truck hits power lines, blocking street, Des Plaines IL
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a public works truck struck power lines near the intersection of Joseph J. Schwab Road and Algonquin Road in Des Plaines, causing the road to be blocked. The driver was uninjured and outside the vehicle.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine 26 from dispatch.
00:08
Go ahead.
00:17
All right, it's going to be on Joseph J. Schwab Road at Algonquin.
00:22
Public works truck took down some lines.
00:24
Driver is out of the vehicle and the street is blocked at this time.
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Location mentioned:
E Algonquin Rd & Joseph J Schwab Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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