Power pole crash tips

For The Madera Tribune

When a vehicle crashes into a power line, passengers need to remember to stay inside the vehicle because the wires may be live. If exiting the vehicle is necessary, jump clear of the vehicle without touching the vehicle and ground at the same time.

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Crashing into a power pole is extremely dangerous and often deadly. These type of crashes can cause severe injuries, start fires, and leave entire neighborhoods without electricity.

If one crashes into a power pole:

• Stay inside your vehicle if power lines are down. Assume all wires are live.