Car hits utility pole near Cumberland Hill Rd, Woonsocket RI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Cumberland Hill Road and Mendon Road in Woonsocket. The incident reportedly involved a single vehicle that struck a utility pole, causing damage and a possible disruption that required notification to Rhode Island Energy. The extent of any injuries was not immediately known.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire-Talk Group Calls
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01:51
Transcript:
00:00
Squad four rescue, engine one latitude.
00:03
You're responding for a motor vehicle accident near Cumberland Hill Road and Mendon Road.
00:12
That's Squad 4, Rescue Engine 1, Ladder 2.
00:16
Intersection of Cumberland Hill Road and Mendon Road, unit being routed for a motor vehicle accident.
00:21
Unknown injuries, one car versus pole.
00:25
Engine 2 to Fire Control, send Engine 1 to Wilson.
00:29
Engine 2 will go to the accident.
00:32
10-4.
00:42
Engine One, redirect to near Wilson Avenue, Engine Two will take the accident closer.
00:49
Received. You said near Wilson Avenue?
00:52
Time four, you're going to be with Rescue One.
00:55
Near Wilson Avenue, single family home, an adult male, difficulty breathing and chest pain, close to Willow to Piratey.
01:42
Please notify Rhode Island Energy that a utility pole has been struck and has significant damage. Have someone check it.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Cumberland Hill Rd & Mendon Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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