Power lines down after road slip on Waverly Road

Heard on: Wood County Sheriff Dispatch, Parkersburg PD/Fire, Belpre PD/Fire

02:08

This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

00:00

Rescue 12 on scene.

00:04

All right, this is the main line with the transformer across, and it is caused because of the slip.

00:15

Central, we have some rescue 12.

00:22

I don't know if you copy the transmission.

00:25

We're on scene.

00:27

This is a transformer line down with the main line, and it is due because the road slipped.

00:39

So I got a pole number for you.

00:51

If you're able to copy, go ahead.

00:55

Pole number is 281.

01:09

Central.

01:16

Command, go ahead.

01:20

Okay,

01:22

I get you. Send them out and have them come in with a one vehicle to block.

01:30

Three are extreme static and cutting out.

01:32

I'm unable to copy.

01:38

Okay, you can wave later.

01:39

Turn truck out right now.

01:46

Okay, sir.

01:59

Central Station 50, we have monitors responding to (number withheld) Waverly Road, Williamstown 12 on scene requesting you for assistance.

8/16/2026 02:26 PM

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Waverly Rd, Williamstown, WV 26187

Power lines down after road slip on Waverly Road

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible road hazard near Waverly Road in Williamstown, where a transformer line and main power line appeared to be down after the road slipped. Additional units were requested to help block the area with a vehicle.

Power lines down after road slip on Waverly Road

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