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Power Pole Split in Half, Lines on Roadway After Crash

Hovis Rd & Gulf Dr

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Summary

  • A driver in Charlotte, North Carolina, became trapped in their vehicle after swerving to avoid a dog and crashing into a light pole, causing downed power lines. Firefighters are on the scene, and utility company assistance is required to address the damaged power infrastructure.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Hovis Rd & Gulf Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Hovis Rd & Gulf Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Hovis Rd & Gulf Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Hovis Rd & Gulf Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Hovis Rd & Gulf Dr.

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Radio Clips

CMPD Fredm Disp · Aug 12, 11:47PM · 0:14
Headquarters to 1117. Go ahead. Do you want me to just notify them about the Hovis and Buehler intersection, the one on Northern Drive as well? That's 10-4. Just let them know it's shut down both ways, right here at Hovis and Buehler. That's 10-4.
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CMPD Fredm Disp · Aug 12, 11:47PM · 0:09
Headquarters, if anybody hasn't notified yet, notify CATS and let them know that is going to be shut down from Beehler South. That's 10-4, I will.
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Charlotte FD 1C · Aug 12, 11:39PM · 0:09
Battalion 6 will be en route. 10-4, Battalion 6. You can actually clear. It's not going to be a pin-in. Battalion 6 available.
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Comments2

itsjalennAug 13 at 12:01 AM

I don’t believe a dog. Probably was on their phone not paying attention

DonBBAug 13 at 12:00 AM

This is the most non driving town this side of the Mississippi

itsjalennAug 13 at 12:01 AM

I don’t believe a dog. Probably was on their phone not paying attention

DonBBAug 13 at 12:00 AM

This is the most non driving town this side of the Mississippi

itsjalennAug 13 at 12:01 AM

I don’t believe a dog. Probably was on their phone not paying attention

DonBBAug 13 at 12:00 AM

This is the most non driving town this side of the Mississippi

itsjalennAug 13 at 12:01 AM

I don’t believe a dog. Probably was on their phone not paying attention

DonBBAug 13 at 12:00 AM

This is the most non driving town this side of the Mississippi

itsjalennAug 13 at 12:01 AM

I don’t believe a dog. Probably was on their phone not paying attention

DonBBAug 13 at 12:00 AM

This is the most non driving town this side of the Mississippi

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