Tree blocks roadway near Heather Drive, Blacksburg VA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported traffic hazard near Heather Drive and Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg. A tree appeared to be blocking the entire roadway, with another tree down on North Main Street westbound along U.S. 460. Town authorities were contacted to assist with clearing the obstruction.
Audio|Heard on: Blacksburg, Town of Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Interview to Blacksburg 815, traffic hazard.
00:05
Good.
00:08
Prices Fork Road and Heather Drive.
00:11
They’re advising it’s near Oak Manor.
00:13
There’s a tree blocking the roadway.
00:17
It’s headed out of town.
00:20
They did advise it was the whole tree in the road.
00:24
Dibble.
00:28
There’s another block for 665, traffic hazard.
00:36
There’s another tree down, blocking one lane, North Main, westbound U.S. 460.
00:44
As far as they aren’t going to need equipment to get it moved.
00:50
That work.
00:53
Units en route for both trees, just be advised we are contacting the town to make them aware.
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Location mentioned:
Heather Dr & Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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