Pickup Truck Suspended by Wires

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Published: 2/06 6:03 am

Updated: 2/06 9:37 am

Police are investigating an unusual accident in Austintown.

A driver managed to somehow get his truck stuck on top of support wires for a utility pole.

The accident happened around 11:30 p.m. Sunday at Forest Hill Dr. and Burkey Rd.

To exit the car, the driver had to jump six feet to the ground. Witnesses say he appeared dazed, police took him into custody.

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harper23 - 2/7/2012 1:46 PM

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I have to agree with racefan. That is kind of funny.

racefan - 2/7/2012 7:54 AM

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I probably shouldn't be laughing, but Rural Neighbor, I am still laughing over your comment...good one! In all seriousness, I am glad the man seemed unharmed. Could have been a real tragedy.

spawndria - 2/6/2012 11:21 AM

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believe it or not...this is not the first time I've seen this happen in this area!

Rural Neighbor - 2/6/2012 9:30 AM

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Jerry, are you up a pole again?

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