Car crash breaks power poles and blocks road, Rutherford County TN


A vehicle accident in Rutherford County caused a car to flip and broke power poles in half. Power lines are blocking the road and traffic cannot pass. Emergency responders and electric company crews are working on the scene to clear the obstruction and ensure safety.
Audio|Source: Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Ops
02:36
Transcript:
00:00
H.R. 60, communications.
00:03
H.R. 60, go ahead.
00:06
H.R. 60, I'm seeing one vehicle on all fours, like Parlin.
00:10
There are power poles split in half.
00:14
H.R. 60 have come in.
00:16
Copy. We'll get in touch with Middle Tennessee Electric. We'll get in touch with Middle Tennessee Electric.
00:24
We're going to go ahead to Fullside, Ohio.
00:31
Man, 601, New York, I'm canceled.
00:39
Location, heavy rescue, 60.
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60 long direct.
00:44
Go for HR 60.
00:46
HR 60. Up at Middle Tows, the electric on the line, is it going to be the power poles directly on the roadway or do they sit off the road a little bit?
00:54
It's going to be off the road a little bit, but it is impeding the roadway. Cars won't be able to pass.
01:00
Copy, sir.
01:05
Rescue Engine 3601 back in service.
01:09
361 back in service.
01:12
3161 back in service. Major 66 communication,
01:15
there is no issue here.
01:18
50, can you repeat that?
01:22
No expectation.
01:24
Copy, thank you.
01:30
Medics 56 to H.R.
01:32
60.
01:38
I heard you say something about power lines and tending the roadway. Are we going to be able to get there coming off veterans?
01:47
Yeah, that works.
01:48
Just pull right up next to you to Heavy.
01:53
Copy, thank you. We'll be there in a minute.
01:59
Vacation HR 60
02:05
Georgia, 16.
02:06
I have been in front of the electric host crew member en route, no ETA provided.
02:14
Got it.
02:15
Car 504, I'm on scene.
02:18
Burned-Hob Road, I'll be assuming burning up to me.
02:20
Copy Car 504, assuming command.
02:23
In-Cension medication medication.
02:31
Go ahead.
02:34
Can cancel locklight.
02:36
Copy. Copy.
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