Vehicle knocks down utility pole on Bridge Street, Lowell MA
TrafficDispatch audio about a vehicle striking a utility pole on Bridge Street, causing the pole to be knocked down or dislodged. Responders requested National Grid and waited for a pole identification number. The recording notes no injuries or immediate hazard. The tape also includes dispatch of a medical squad to an 80-year-old male near Beaverbrook Lane for dizziness and nausea, a discussion about custody and a child's name/date (personal details withheld), and a separate report about a possible oil concern in a garage and a caller near John Street.
Audio|Source: Lowell Police Department
04:49
Transcript:
(name withheld), we're on scene. Can you start National Grid? I'll get you a pole number in a minute. Grid has been notified; just need the pole number. 10-4-5-8-6 for Bridge Street. Copy. By the process, you don't have it either, correct? Dispatching squad 3. Squad 3 to respond near Beaverbrook Lane for an 80-year-old male with dizziness and nausea. Already contacted, just waiting on a pole number from fire. Now stand by, we're going to check with the desk. Okay, can we ask (name withheld) what's the plaintiff's name when you're ready, report number? Okay, can we ask (name withheld) what's the plaintiff's name? (name withheld). All right, I'll be clear. I spoke with both parties; they had questions over custody of a child they share. I have a name and date to attach for that child when you're ready. Responding near Beaverbrook Lane. (name withheld). 30 minute ETA from the grid. Regarding unit 350, they do not see oil leaking in the garage. Can you see the call at near John Street — he wants to talk to dispatch. We can't get a pole number off of this pole. It disappeared after the car hit it. Update the grid.
(name withheld), we're on scene. Can you start National Grid? I'll get you a pole number in a minute. Grid has been notified; just need the pole number. 10-4-5-8-6 for Bridge Street. Copy. By the process, you don't have it either, correct? Dispatching squad 3. Squad 3 to respond near Beaverbrook Lane for an 80-year-old male with dizziness and nausea. Already contacted, just waiting on a pole number from fire. Now stand by, we're going to check with the desk. Okay, can we ask (name withheld) what's the plaintiff's name when you're ready, report number? Okay, can we ask (name withheld) what's the plaintiff's name? (name withheld). All right, I'll be clear. I spoke with both parties; they had questions over custody of a child they share. I have a name and date to attach for that child when you're ready. Responding near Beaverbrook Lane. (name withheld). 30 minute ETA from the grid. Regarding unit 350, they do not see oil leaking in the garage. Can you see the call at near John Street — he wants to talk to dispatch. We can't get a pole number off of this pole. It disappeared after the car hit it. Update the grid.
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Location mentioned:
Bridge St, Lowell, MA
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