Garbage truck hits wire causing traffic hazard, Peru IL
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a garbage truck struck an overhead wire near Third Street in Peru, Illinois, causing a traffic hazard. The incident led to a damaged roadway near Gale Avenue and West Walnut Street, and fire units were requested to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Illinois Valley Regional Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:41
Transcript:
00:00
We have a garbage truck that hits a wire near Third Street.
00:11
Time four, I'm gonna go to Absolite.
00:13
(name withheld) is gonna wait till I'm done with that.
00:17
Another car can go to the wire.
00:21
Tough one.
00:26
Ocean Six, Falcon.
00:31
Ocean Six, go ahead.
00:37
There's going to be a messed up roadway at Gale Avenue and West Walnut Street.
00:41
Caller advised that the road is starting to cave in near that intersection.
00:49
Randolph involved.
01:07
Fire units will be needed.
01:13
(number withheld) message received, no additional fire units.
01:16
Welcome, pole (number withheld).
01:22
(number withheld), go ahead.
01:26
Will you dispatch me to that (number withheld), please?
01:32
Is there a garbage truck in the wire?
01:40
Yeah, it looks like it got closed.
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Location mentioned:
3rd St, Peru, IL 61354
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