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Oversized vehicle drags power line and damages cars, Morganton NC

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Near Carbon City Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

A driver of an oversized vehicle dragged a power line that swung across the road. The line struck multiple cars. Police stopped the vehicle to prevent more damage.

Audio|Source: Burke County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Attempting to catch up with an oversized low CMI. He's dragging up.
00:06
Looks like to be a power line.
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He's swinging it all over the road. He's hit multiple cars. I'm seeing if I can get him stopped.
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...three where you have.
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Code 3[1], be on code 4.
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I'm coming on 70 from the city off me in Route C.
00:36
Correct.
00:42
Two's in-round. Two in-round.
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Two in-round.
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I've got them stopped right here before Big Daddy's right outside of Glen Hopper.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Code 3: Respond emergent with lights and sirens

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Near Carbon City Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
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