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Truck hits electrical pole near Newton Rd

Heard on: Johnson IA Transportation Group Calls
01:16
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just as a heads up, I'm over here on Newton Road and there was like a semi truck trying to take a right turn from Valley Avenue onto Newton Road towards Carver-Hawkeye.
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Newton Rd & Valley Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a semi truck reportedly struck an electrical pole while turning from Valley Avenue onto Newton Road near a local facility in Iowa City. The collision caused drooping power lines and a temporary traffic disruption. Construction crews and utility workers were observed assisting in moving the truck and securing the area.

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