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Telegraph pole in Breightmet leaves wires exposed in street
The incident happened in Mobberly Road, Breightmet on Sunday evening, and residents said cables were hanging down near the road.
Fire crews attended the scene.
The road was closed yesterday (Monday) to replace the fallen pole with a new and more up-to-date one.
A homeowner who lived opposite the incident told The Bolton News: “It caused the kids anxiety because there were wires in the road. The fire service blocked it all.
“I was nervous because all of the wires were hanging down, but thankfully now it’s sorted.”
The road was closed on Monday, 11 May, as a result, while the replacement was underway.
Nobody was reported to be injured in the incident.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “One fire engine was in attendance at the incident for a couple of hours.
“It looks like a telegraph pole fell and was resting in a dangerous position so our crews helped to establish and maintain a cordon around the area.
“No fire or injuries noted.”
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