Vehicle accident snaps utility pole, closes Route 40, Frederick MD
TrafficA vehicle accident on Route 40 near Flintland Road caused a utility pole to snap in front of houses near Old National Pike. The pole was a Verizon pole with power lines on it. Due to the damage, the road was closed in both directions for about 2 to 3 hours. Fire and utility companies responded to the scene, and a pickup truck was the vehicle that hit the pole.
Audio|Source: CHART District 7
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Transcript:
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I'll come in from the Route 40 in.
00:02
There is a fire police sitting at US 40 and Flintland Road.
00:09
I'm going up to the scene, see what we got.
00:13
Okay.
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9711 Ducet.
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97.11, right?
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You know me out with the NSP, Allegheny Power.
00:27
On the scene, 840 shut down, both directions.
00:32
There is a pole snapped off in front of the residents near Old National Pike.
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97.11, Derek.
00:46
9711, too, sir.
00:48
Go ahead.
00:50
Go ahead and start to shop. It's going to be a 2-3 hour closure for a detour.
01:01
Shots already been started.
01:04
I'll drive, Jace.
01:09
Nothing, 711. He said, we've had a case number here a few minutes.
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We've got one of our signs. It's going to be a Chevron sign.
01:17
The square tube needs to replace, the sign will be good.
01:22
Sorry.
01:27
27, 11, here's a copy case number ready for the sign damage?
01:32
Go ahead.
01:38
25 MSP 031-873.
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It was a pickup truck that took the pole out.
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Two companies been here and loaded them up. They're going.
01:49
Fire company was here, they're going.
01:52
Jared.
01:54
Tiofeed in 97-11.
02:00
Go ahead, TSA.
02:07
Can you confirm, is that an Allegheny power pole or a Verizon atomic edition?
02:18
It is a Verizon pole with power on top.
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Location mentioned:
Near Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
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