Garbage truck hits utility pole knocking down wires, Pittsburgh PA


A garbage truck hit a utility pole near Salmower Boulevard and Kimblins Avenue, damaging the pole and knocking down wires. The fire department was called to assess hazards.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Fire Dispatch - Channel 1
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Transcript:
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Attention, 28 engine, 28 engine only.
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Near Salmower Boulevard off Kimblins Avenue.
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Police report a garbage truck hit a utility pole causing damage.
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The wires were knocked down; police requested fire department to check the wires.
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Again, 28 engine, 28 engine only, near Salmower Boulevard off Kimblins Avenue.
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The garbage truck driver hit a pole and damaged it.
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The wires were knocked down; police requested fire department to check the wires.
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The Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
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