Truck hits power line causing pole to fall on vehicle, Rome GA


An 18-wheeler truck hit a power line and knocked down a utility pole, causing the line to fall onto the truck. The driver was uninjured and remained inside the vehicle while emergency services responded.
Audio|Source: Floyd County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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I have an 18-wheeler that's hit some type of line and brought a pole down.
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We're still getting further.
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Quint five.
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He's advising.
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He's still okay.
00:17
He's okay. He's still in the vehicle, no injury.
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Quint five cops.
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Do you meet this, sir?
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I'm dated by 63.
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Go ahead.
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We have a 1050, it's going to be, near Addington Dr, Wilma Dr.
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It's in reference to an 18-wheeler.
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They hit a power line saying that they struck the pole.
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The power line is down.
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It's on top of the 18-wheeler.
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He said, about then he's still in the truck.
00:55
He said it was okay.
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We have fired and ride as well.
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The pole is going to be broken in half.
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Before you respond to the area of Wilma, Wilma, Wellington, off of Redmond.
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Have an 18-wheeler that said power line is broke the line and poles, the line is down on the truck, no injuries who's still inside, okay?
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Location mentioned:
Addington Dr & Wilma Dr NW, Rome, GA 30165
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