Vehicle crashes into pole and cemetery in Cheektowaga, Cheektowaga NY


A vehicle crashed into a light pole and then entered the cemetery near Pine Ridge and Sugar in Cheektowaga. The crash caused the pole to break and lean. There were injuries reported and smoke was seen coming from the vehicle's engine. Emergency crews and a power company were needed to respond to the scene due to the damage and safety concerns.
Audio|Source: Cheektowaga Depew Lackawanna Fire
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Transcript:
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Pine Hill EMS accident with injuries. You have a vehicle that struck a light pole and went into the cemetery at Pine Ridge and Sugar.
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Repeating to Pine Hill EMS, you have an accident with injury, you have a vehicle to struck a light pole and went into the cemetery.
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Chitwaga, Fire CD-131.
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Tchitwaga. I switch channels, but we'll need a power company here as soon as possible. The pole is leaning,
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broken at the base.
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That's clear, CD 131. Pine Hill, you're getting five-time medical duty.
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My L91 is responding.
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Hill 911 responding.
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My own name location.
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9.
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Come down and put it behind my truck.
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The crew to the pickup truck,
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check the engine compartment. I'm smoking right now. I don't know if it's on fire or it's just overheating.
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Also,
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send me two EMTs to the east side of Pine Ridge,
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please.
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Location mentioned:
Pine Ridge Terrace, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
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