Vehicle hits power pole causing downed lines and road closure, Stockton CA
TrafficA vehicle struck a power pole on State Route 26 near Stockton. The crash caused the pole to fall and power lines to come down, with smoke visible. A tree also fell onto the power lines, blocking the road. Emergency crews called PG&E to handle the live wires. The road has been closed to ensure safety while the situation is managed.
Audio|Source: Tracy (South County) Fire
02:57
Transcript:
00:00
Command 3[1].151 on scene. We have a power pole on top of the vehicle smoking. We'll be out investigating.
00:08
10151 on scene, vehicle versus power pole with vehicle smoking.
00:16
Command 3[1], but 10502, show me on scene and we do need to expedite PDR, I'm sorry, PG&E.
00:24
Copy requesting an expedite PG&E. They already have the call from the PD.
00:34
Command 3[1], engine 51. Has PG&E been requested?
00:39
Engine 51, I'm on the line with them now, for both intents.
00:47
Agent 51, copy, thank you.
00:54
Engine 5-1, Command 3[1], we do have PG&E requested for your incident.
00:58
It's going to be 4, Tree versus Power Lines, and then a big rig may have hit the lines as well.
01:03
In front of near State Rte 26.
01:10
Angel 5-1-combe.
01:14
Battalion 15-2, Command 3[1].
01:16
Battalion 15-2, Command 3[1].
01:18
Battalion 15-2.
01:21
10152 PG&E has been expedited to your location currently is about 20 to 25.
01:26
Three Alpinecine.
01:33
Flyers PG&E, they're going to need a full crew.
01:36
They have multiple lines involved in one pole that's been ripped off the ground.
01:58
Engine 51, Command 3[1].
02:01
Engine 51. Engine 51.
02:08
We have started talking as well for dual response.
02:16
Engine 5-1 copies.
02:18
Engine 5-1's on scene.
02:22
It appears that we have a tree that fell into a power line. It is down across the road.
02:35
If I want to copy, a tree down into a power line and down across the road.
02:43
Command three engine 5-1.
02:46
Could you play Stockton if they could shut the road down at Alpine and 26 upon their arrival?
02:54
Copy request saying Stockton shut the road down at Alpine in 26.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Command 3: Assigned command radio channel 3
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Location mentioned:
Near State Rte 26, Stockton, CA 95215
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