Tree blocks road on Angell and Deborah streets, Cumberland RI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a large tree or low-hanging branch blocking the road and hitting vehicles near Angell Road and Deborah Street in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The road was eventually closed after the tree leaned dangerously and fell across both lanes. Fire and highway crews were requested to assist with removal.
Audio|Heard on: Statewide RI Law Dispatch Group Calls
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03:56
Transcript:
00:00
Just got a call for a — he wasn't specific.
00:03
Said either a tree down or a low hanging tree that was hitting cars as they drove by.
00:12
I'll give it a look.
00:16
Roger.
00:18
Three or two, I can handle that.
00:21
I'm passing Industrial now.
00:25
Units on the road should be advised, got fog on Broad Street northbound at Meeting Street.
00:31
Stolen vehicle out of North Providence reported.
00:39
Do you want me to head that way from the station if the three car is going to that tree?
00:45
Yes.
00:48
Two ten four.
00:50
Thirty six, can you head that way as well?
01:05
Thirty six copy.
02:12
That is affirmative for that tree.
02:15
It's going to be Angell Road at Deborah Street.
02:18
Not sure if it's touching power lines.
03:01
This tree is going to come down any second.
03:09
It's through the fence, so we need to get someone down here to remove that.
03:15
If it comes down, has it taken lines with it?
03:20
Doesn't look like it, no.
03:33
When it does come down, it will be across Angell Road.
03:40
Both lanes are blocked off.
03:45
I'll have fire go out there with chainsaws and clear it.
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Location mentioned:
Angell Rd & Deborah St, Cumberland, RI 02864
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