Utility pole hit causes road closure on Industrial Rd, Leominster MA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a fallen utility pole near Industrial Road in Leominster. A utility pole was found broken at the base and leaning dangerously after being struck by an unknown vehicle. The incident resulted in a temporary road closure between Keystone and Tolman while utility and public works crews were notified to address the damage and restore safety.
Audio|Heard on: Leominster Police and Fire Dispatch
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05:7
Transcript:
00:00
Engine three,
00:01
near Industrial Road.
00:03
Investigate the wire down.
00:05
It's gonna be engine three.
00:07
The area of Industrial Road near The Paper Store to investigate the wire down.
02:26
Pole number five on Industrial has been hit and snapped off.
02:52
Pole is snapped off at the base and just balancing right now.
03:36
There's no vehicle on scene.
03:37
Looks like it's probably going to be a leaving the scene.
03:41
If you could notify DPW and send another unit, we'll shut down between Keystone and Tolman.
04:15
Could you also advise DPW this pole is snapped in half, looks like it's going to fall over soon.
04:53
National Grid has been notified, waiting on an ETA.
05:04
Due to the condition of this pole, they've shut down from Keystone to Tolman.
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Location mentioned:
Industrial Rd, Leominster, MA 01453
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