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Car hits pole on I-295 on-ramp, no injuries, Smithfield RI

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Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI

As discussed during the dispatch call, a single vehicle struck a pole on the on-ramp from Putnam Pike to I‑295 South in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The pole blocked the ramp, but no injuries were reported.

Audio|Heard on: Northwest Rhode Island Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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It's going to be the on-ramp from Putnam Pike to I-295 South for a one car.
00:05
Car hit pole, pole blocking the on-ramp.
00:08
No injuries.

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Location mentioned:
Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI
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