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Road Closed Due to Downed Wire on Concrete Truck After Crash

S 38th St & Chestnut St, University City, Philadelphia

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Summary

  • An 18-wheeler knocked down live wires onto a concrete truck.
  • Traffic is shut down on 38th Street as a precaution.
  • Utility crews are en route to assist first responders and make necessary repairs.
  • No injuries were reported.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 38th St & Chestnut St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 38th St & Chestnut St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 38th St & Chestnut St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 38th St & Chestnut St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 38th St & Chestnut St.

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PPD SWest 12, 18 · May 13, 10:52AM · 0:20
18 Tom 10. Tom 10. Hold me out at 38th and I said I'm going to be blocking traffic in reference to this incident here. Do you need an additional or you're fine? That's negative. Tom 11's down here blocking traffic. Received. Robert, stand by.
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PFD South Fire · May 13, 10:34AM · 0:09
911. You can make us available. 10 police are going to remain on location. They have traffic, they've aided down 38th Street. Affirmative.
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PPD SWest 12, 18 · May 13, 10:27AM · 0:23
Notify me, but if not, just, you know, notify Pico. Received. I think it's coming from this local. I think a truck, an 18-wheeler knocked everything down at that location. Do have fireboard on location. Alright, just notify Pico if it's this. I got you. 18-34, we're down. 18-34.
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Comments29

philadelphiaUser1636207012May 13 at 11:32 AM

People blaming the semi driver not realizing those trolley wires are supposed to be above clearance on 38th street. Something already dropped the wires enough for that truck to even hit it

Nonamefound2May 13 at 10:54 AM

Hate when ppl record and do t get good footage

phillyannMay 13 at 11:57 AM

If ur going to post do a decent job of showing this one I don’t see any wires pointed at the ground most of the time

SwarthmoreUser1000433009May 13 at 12:26 PM

I don’t see anything and the person keeps moving the camera

philadelphiaUser1636207012May 13 at 11:32 AM

People blaming the semi driver not realizing those trolley wires are supposed to be above clearance on 38th street. Something already dropped the wires enough for that truck to even hit it

Nonamefound2May 13 at 10:54 AM

Hate when ppl record and do t get good footage

phillyannMay 13 at 11:57 AM

If ur going to post do a decent job of showing this one I don’t see any wires pointed at the ground most of the time

SwarthmoreUser1000433009May 13 at 12:26 PM

I don’t see anything and the person keeps moving the camera

philadelphiaUser1636207012May 13 at 11:32 AM

People blaming the semi driver not realizing those trolley wires are supposed to be above clearance on 38th street. Something already dropped the wires enough for that truck to even hit it

Nonamefound2May 13 at 10:54 AM

Hate when ppl record and do t get good footage

phillyannMay 13 at 11:57 AM

If ur going to post do a decent job of showing this one I don’t see any wires pointed at the ground most of the time

SwarthmoreUser1000433009May 13 at 12:26 PM

I don’t see anything and the person keeps moving the camera

philadelphiaUser1636207012May 13 at 11:32 AM

People blaming the semi driver not realizing those trolley wires are supposed to be above clearance on 38th street. Something already dropped the wires enough for that truck to even hit it

Nonamefound2May 13 at 10:54 AM

Hate when ppl record and do t get good footage

phillyannMay 13 at 11:57 AM

If ur going to post do a decent job of showing this one I don’t see any wires pointed at the ground most of the time

SwarthmoreUser1000433009May 13 at 12:26 PM

I don’t see anything and the person keeps moving the camera

philadelphiaUser1636207012May 13 at 11:32 AM

People blaming the semi driver not realizing those trolley wires are supposed to be above clearance on 38th street. Something already dropped the wires enough for that truck to even hit it

Nonamefound2May 13 at 10:54 AM

Hate when ppl record and do t get good footage

phillyannMay 13 at 11:57 AM

If ur going to post do a decent job of showing this one I don’t see any wires pointed at the ground most of the time

SwarthmoreUser1000433009May 13 at 12:26 PM

I don’t see anything and the person keeps moving the camera

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