Power Line Down, Not Arcing

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A white GMC truck crashed into a power pole in Salt Lake City, causing power lines to fall across the roadway. The driver and a toddler were in the vehicle but are reported to be out safely. Emergency services are managing the scene, and the power company has been notified about the downed lines. Traffic is being directed around the area, and a tow truck is en route.

Power Pole, Downed Lines After Crash

51, do we have a tow for this vehicle en route yet?

 Affirm, just advise I'll have to come from the east.

51, do we have a tow for this vehicle en route yet? Negative, I can start one. Affirm, just advise I'll have to come from the east. Copy, is it a hold for owner? Affirm. Copy.

Brighton 21, in the area of that crash, I'll take traffic control until your holiday unit gets there.

Police advise the traffic is being managed near the crash site and a tow truck is being arranged for the vehicle.

5, you copy a pole number? What is it? 093901. Fire said power's been advised. I copy, thanks.

Firefighters have informed the power company about the downed lines.

2 involved, 2 occupants. I have a toddler and an adult now.

2 involved, 2 occupants. I have a toddler and an adult now. Copy.

Police report there are two occupants in the car that crashed; an adult and a toddler.

Hawley 59, code 4. 59, you can show us. 996. At 2300. 5, the line's down. It is not arcing, though, just FYI. Copy that.

I need a car to come from the east, please, ASAP.

I need a car to come from the east, please, ASAP. 51 is en route this way.

Police advise the power line is down but not arcing.

Hold on 5 minutes, you can short this 3991.

 X-ray 81, can you tell if I can get around to get up there and block from the east?

Hold on 5 minutes, you can short this 3991. Thank you. 7, I copy. X-ray 81, can you tell if I can get around to get up there and block from the east?

Wassup S5, let's expedite some cars up here, I've arrived.

 I need the first unit to arrive to come in from the east.

Wassup S5, let's expedite some cars up here, I've arrived. I copy. I need the first unit to arrive to come in from the east. UP 81 arriving from the east. Copy.

Additional units are arriving to assist with the scene.

Milk Creek 51, UPD 81, if you'll copy on a traffic accident with injuries.

 1592 East Murray Holiday Road. Truck hit a power pole, airbag is deployed.

 Looks like the power pole is starting to spark, possible fire at the white GMC.

 Driver is out of the truck, fire is en route.

 System 14, there's a power line laying across the road, traffic is blocked.

Milk Creek 51, UPD 81, if you'll copy on a traffic accident with injuries. 51. 81. 1592 East Murray Holiday Road. Truck hit a power pole, airbag is deployed. Looks like the power pole is starting to spark, possible fire at the white GMC. Driver is out of the truck, fire is en route. System 14, there's a power line laying across the road, traffic is blocked. Information still coming in.

Police are responding to a report of a white GMC truck that crashed into a power pole. The driver is reported to be out of the vehicle, and the pole is sparking with power lines down across the roadway.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1592 E Murray Holladay Rd.

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