Officers investigate power outage near South Trace, Glen Carbon IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a loud bang and power outage near South Trace in Glen Carbon. A resident said they heard the noise before losing power. Multiple residents were seen outside as officers checked for a possible blown breaker on nearby poles.
Audio|Heard on: Edwardsville, SIUE, Glen Carbon, Madison County, ISPERN Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Affirmative. The caller called back, walked down South Trace to verify the street where the sound was heard.
00:08
It was South Trace?
00:11
Different.
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And dispatch, thank you.
00:18
41 is back in coverage.
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10-4[1], back in the area.
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1077.
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Good.
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I'm at South Trace.
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The resident was outside.
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He said he heard a loud bang, his power is out, and it sounds like a breaker blew in the area.
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10-4[1].
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1077, there are a few residents on the street standing outside.
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Possibly all the power is out.
00:56
I'm driving around looking for a blown breaker on one of the poles.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgment or confirmation that a message was received and understood.
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Location mentioned:
S Trace Ct, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
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