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Vehicle Crash with Power Lines Down on Center Highway

Source: Westmoreland County Public Safety
Old Trail Rd & Center Hwy, North Huntingdon Township, PA 15642, USA
Summary: A single-vehicle accident occurred on Center Highway in front of a station in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The vehicle struck a telephone pole, causing power lines to fall across the roadway and shearing the pole. Emergency services responded, closed Center Highway and Old Trail due to the hazards, and coordinated with the power company. The driver was extricated and assessed by EMS. The vehicle began to smoke and possibly catch fire, requiring fire suppression. The incident involved a Tesla vehicle, and both roads remained closed for an extended period for safety and cleanup.
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  2. Fire Risk and Suppression
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  3. Patient Assessment and Road Closures
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  4. Hazards Identified and Response Initiated
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  5. Accident Occurs
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