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Accident with downed power lines near Old US Hwy 421, Watauga County NC

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US-421 & Old US Hwy 421, North Carolina 28698

There was an accident near the intersection of Old US Hwy 421 and US 421 North close to the Tennessee line. Power lines are down in the grass near the roadway, but they do not pose a hazard to traffic.

Audio|Source: Watauga County Fire, EMS and Rescue, Boone and Blowing Rock Fire
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Transcript:
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Yes, man, we're not sure if there are power lines or utility lines, but there are some lines down on the side of the road from this accident.
00:07
You want to see if the power company or whoever wants to come out here and check on them.
00:13
They're laying in the grass, so there's no hazard any other drivers.
00:19
Camper.
00:24
From (number withheld).
00:27
Okay.
00:31
Can you any further on this station?
00:37
Dr. Drinks, scrubbing bubbles.
00:58
BATIC five on scene requesting assistance (number withheld) at Old US Highway 421 intersection with US 421 North near Tennessee line power lines down in the grass

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US-421 & Old US Hwy 421, North Carolina 28698
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