Driver intoxicated after crash breaks utility pole on highway, Marathon County WI
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TrafficEmergency crews responded to a vehicle crash on State Highway 153 where a power pole was completely broken off. The driver was intoxicated but alert and walking around. Power lines were affected and utility services were notified.
Audio|Heard on: Marathon County Fire Departments
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01:41
Transcript:
00:00
(name withheld), he's up and walking around, says he doesn't have any injuries.
00:05
When you get here kind of pull up next to the squad, you got quiet all over the road.
00:13
That's a good copy, we'll be there in about a minute.
00:21
TMP6 to dispatch.
00:24
T mt6 squad.
00:26
I got a poll number here if you'd like it.
00:29
The pole completely broke off.
00:31
One wires up above, the other wire is still on the pole.
00:38
Ten four, go ahead about that.
00:41
The full number is (number withheld), (name withheld).
00:50
7.
00:53
Good copy.
00:55
85 met two at Connie again put us on scene.
00:59
Copy.
01:05
County Dispatch from 85 Engine 1.
01:09
You can show Engine 1 and Rescue 1 on scene.
01:16
Good deal.
01:23
All 85 unseen come non-emergent.
01:26
Somebody in the band?
01:34
Dispatch the units on State Highway 153.
01:37
WPS contacted for the power pole.
01:40
They did not provide an ETA.
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WI-153, Wisconsin
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