Multiple-car collision causes downed power lines in Tacoma, Tacoma WA


Police received calls about a crash involving many vehicles. Power lines were knocked down and live wires were reported in the area. The fire department was informed about the situation.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - South
01:21
Transcript:
No problem. Could you make sure you arrive me on 330s call please? Thank you for 100.113. (name withheld) 7. She showed me on a collision[3] 2400 block[1] of South 56. Multiple cars out here. Stand by. 2997 20-front a black style 5-6-16-1-16 and there's light falls down so I need east and westbound traffic loss please copy 18 can you back as well Hey, (name withheld), we have by the streets, please. We've been advised, fire has also been advised. Once again, I'm here, that. Copy, thank you, 117. 36-7. These are going to be live wires[2] as well. Copy, we had one caller reporting sparks as well.
No problem. Could you make sure you arrive me on 330s call please? Thank you for 100.113. (name withheld) 7. She showed me on a collision[3] 2400 block[1] of South 56. Multiple cars out here. Stand by. 2997 20-front a black style 5-6-16-1-16 and there's light falls down so I need east and westbound traffic loss please copy 18 can you back as well Hey, (name withheld), we have by the streets, please. We've been advised, fire has also been advised. Once again, I'm here, that. Copy, thank you, 117. 36-7. These are going to be live wires[2] as well. Copy, we had one caller reporting sparks as well.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
2400 block: Location reference
[2]
live wires: Hazardous condition
[3]
collision: Traffic accident
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Location mentioned:
Near S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
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