Telephone line hanging low after vehicle collision, Jefferson LA


A telephone line near Terrace St is hanging about four feet above the ground after being hit by a large truck. No wires are on the ground, and there is no immediate danger. The utility company is being contacted to address the issue.
Audio|Source: Metro New Orleans Area Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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It appears that this is going to be a telephone line that has been hit by probably an 18-wheeler.
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I do have a guard wire in between the two clothes that's drooping.
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None of the suspected wires are on the ground.
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It's just hanging from the telephone pole, about four feet from the ground.
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It doesn't appear there's any danger at this scene.
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If you want to try to contact, I'll assume, an AT&T and see if you can get somebody out here. It looks like it's been ripped off one of these apartments as well.
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10.4. Tim for contacting AT&T.
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Location mentioned:
Terrace St, Jefferson, LA 70121
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