Vehicle crashes into utility pole with communication lines, Seattle WA


Fire units responded to a vehicle crash into a utility pole near Airport Way S & Portland St. Initially, the pole was believed to have high voltage lines that fell on the vehicle, but it was later determined that the wires were likely communication cables. All occupants exited safely.
Audio|Source: Seattle Fire
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Transcript:
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33 airport way south Portland Street
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It's report of a vehicle versus pole, high voltage lines on top of the vehicle,
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south-down side of airport way south.
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Letter 9.
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A response. Eastlake Avenue, Northeast and Northeast, 41 Street.
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Rother 9 responded, Eastlake Avenue, Northeast, Northeast 41 Street.
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You'll be seeing a 19-year-old male post-tickle.
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With engine 30?
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Yes, within 1030.
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Received. But, Your Honor.
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Dispatch, engine 36, we're delayed with the APA door issue at our station.
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Okay, engine 36.
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Engine 36 of dispatch.
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Dispatch, engine 30.
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Engine 30.
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Into a poll. It looks like communication lines. All people are out of the vehicle.
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Engine 33 is investigating airport command.
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Engine 33 at location.
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Possibly just communication wires all occupants of the vehicle out.
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Engine 33 investigating.
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