Large smoke cloud seen near northbound Route 3 before I-495, Essex County MA


A large cloud of smoke was observed on the northbound side of Route 3 near I-495, possibly caused by a fire or a vehicle incident.
Audio|Source: Eastern Massachusetts State Police
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Transcript:
Code 22[1] reporting a large cloud of smoke. She was going southbound on Route 3. I believe it was on the northbound side, about a half mile prior to 495. Receive. You said on the northbound side prior to 495. It's going to be on the northbound side, a half mile north of 495.
Code 22[1] reporting a large cloud of smoke. She was going southbound on Route 3. I believe it was on the northbound side, about a half mile prior to 495. Receive. You said on the northbound side prior to 495. It's going to be on the northbound side, a half mile north of 495.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Code 22: Smoke/Fire Report
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I-495, Massachusetts
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