Truck and Trailer Strike Power Lines on California Avenue

Summary: A truck and trailer struck overhead telecommunications lines on California Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, causing the lines to hang low and initially block traffic. Emergency responders determined there was no arcing, sparking, smoke, or flames, and clarified that the vehicle was not stuck in the roadway. The affected lines, belonging to X-Denity and Verizon, were cut and secured to a nearby pole, and the roadway was reopened without further incident.