Crime & Safety

Multiple High-Voltage Power Lines Fall, Severe Injuries In Livermore Solo Crash

A car crashed into a live power pole in Livermore, toppling other high-voltage lines, according to the Alameda County Fire Department.

A car crashed into a live power pole in Livermore, toppling other high-voltage lines, according to the Alameda County Fire Department.
A car crashed into a live power pole in Livermore, toppling other high-voltage lines, according to the Alameda County Fire Department. (Alameda County Fire Department)

LIVERMORE, CA — A car crashed into a live power pole in Livermore Saturday, resulting in serious injuries and the collapse of multiple high-voltage power lines, according to the Alameda County Fire Department.

On July 5, a car crashed into a pole on Greenville Road, trapping two victims in the car with severe injuries. The crash also caused severe damage to the car, and multiple high-voltage power lines to fall to the ground.

Emergency crews performed an extended extrication, which was challenged by the car's significant damage and position next to a brick wall.

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Both victims sustained severe injuries and were airlifted to nearby trauma centers, according to ACFD.

Crews from ACFD, the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, the California Highway Patrol, Reach 2 emergency air and ground transport, and Falck Ambulance responded, according to ACFD.

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Patch reached out to LPFD and CHP for further information.

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