Vehicle hits live wires on Douglas Pike causing hazards, North Smithfield RI


A vehicle struck live wires on Douglas Pike near 275, causing hazardous downed power lines. The driver is out and uninjured. Emergency responders and National Grid are securing the scene.
Audio|Source: Northwest Rhode Island Police and Fire
02:40
Transcript:
00:00
Boer Gloucester, if you have one unit available to assist on Douglas Pike, near at 275, just for lights. Time more, 275, photos of the plate for lights. Lieutenant Officer. Time more, thank you.
00:27
landline with Rhode Island Angie. 13-10-4[1], but you do have rescue and fire responding to Nichols Road? 10-4. 10-4, thank you.
00:55
118 you all set before with 268 civil in base also just advise national grid this is going to be expedited
01:21
I'm speaking with National Grid right now. He's talking to the other crew. Oh, he's going to get one over to you guys.
01:27
10 4 because no vehicle has down wires active on it.
01:33
So we can't get to the vehicle but the operator is out and is in good health.
01:38
Time 4.
01:39
Rescue 1 is on the scene.
01:40
Rescue 1, you're on the scene 23-07.
01:42
Riscuit shoe in service.
01:45
2307.
01:46
Quarters. Press to one in quarters, 2309.
01:54
And you 12, pull up, we're gonna put this out.
01:56
D Y's are not live anymore.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgement/Message Received
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Location mentioned:
Near Douglas Pike, North Smithfield, RI 02896
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