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I live 1.5 miles from the tower that was brought down. There are many theories as reason for the "mishap." Entergy Arkansas, who owns the towers, said really nothing other than pointing to some unknown person(s) as culprits. The contractor hired by Entergy said something entirely different that did not make the press. Seems the insulators on that particular tower were in dire need for replacement and Entergy kept putting off the replacement.
The lines cross a UP Railroad track and AR Hwy 321 approx. 300' from the downed tower. A North bound freight was approaching the 321 overpass and the engineer said he saw the line sagging very low to the tracks and could not stop. The lead engine caught the line and pulled the tower down. The engineer did say he saw sparks everywhere (imagine that) and did not get the train stopped until approx, .75 miles later.
The FBI is investigating but other than initial press releases, has now made their findings known.
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