Vehicle crashes into pole at Detroit intersection; driver flees, Detroit MI


A vehicle crashed into a pole at the intersection of Gratiot Ave and Houston Whittier St in Detroit, causing wires to come down. The driver left the scene before emergency crews arrived. Firefighters confirmed there was no fire. Emergency medical services are attending to a neighbor who may be affected by breathing problems.
Audio|Source: Detroit Fire
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Transcript:
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Still alarm, Injjcifty, Gratiot and Houston Whittier, a report of automobile accident, vehicle versus a pole wires down.
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Agent 50 on scene in investigating.
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Injc50 on scene investigating.
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This is Chief One.
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Primary search is all clear, first and second floor.
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Our fire is out, holding all companies for a line pickup.
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KMS is tending to the neighbor next door at COPD.
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Chief One,
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reporting primary second to search all clear first and second floor.
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For all companies, EMS, attending the persons next door.
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Engine 50 is central.
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If you have EMS in route to our location, you can pick them up.
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Whoever crashed into the pole has left the scene.
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Location mentioned:
Gratiot Ave & Houston Whittier St, Detroit, MI 48205
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