Tree blocks road at North LaSalle and Hillsborough, Durham NC


A large tree fell and blocked the road near North LaSalle Street at Hillsborough Road and Quebec Drive. Fire crews cut most of the tree but cannot remove the main trunk. The road remains fully closed while DOT assistance is requested.
Audio|Source: Durham City Fire
01:33
Transcript:
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Captain Walreins, near North LaSalle Street.
00:05
Captain, Walgreens, near North LaSalle Street.
00:09
Cross of Hillsborough Road and Quebec Drive.
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Engine, 2. Off 4, I'll stand 4.
00:15
You've notified DOT and get them to respond out here.
00:21
General communications to units from Blaylock Rows.
00:25
Communications, do you have traffic?
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Yes, on the phone with DOT, per your request.
00:33
They want to know where you're able to move the tree out of the road.
00:37
Negative. We got most of it cut up, but the stalls are not big enough to move the main trunk out of the road, so it's still fully closed.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Lasalle St, Durham, NC 27705
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