Fallen tree rests on fiber cables near Upper Union St, Franklin MA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, authorities monitored a fallen tree resting on fiber optic wires near Upper Union St in Franklin. The wires were not electrical, and crews determined there was no immediate risk. Verizon and public works agencies were notified, with plans to address it if the tree later blocked the road.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:40
Transcript:
00:00
They didn't have an exact number on location there.
00:04
Stand by, I can give them a call back.
00:09
Yes, just be advised.
00:10
Across from near Upper Union St.
00:11
There is a tree down, but it's resting on fiber optic wires.
00:16
These are not electrical.
00:17
I don't know if you want to give Verizon a call.
00:21
Received. I believe that is the caller I was talking about.
00:35
Control five through eight.
00:36
Highway is aware of it.
00:37
They're heading there now.
00:43
Control to 81.
00:47
Go ahead.
00:50
So I spoke to Verizon.
00:52
They said they don't handle trees leaning on wires unless they go down.
01:00
Called the DPW, they don't want to handle that.
01:02
Said that Verizon will probably handle it again if the tree knocks the cable down.
01:08
So unless it's an emergency, I can try and find someone else to do it, but no one's going to come out.
01:18
I mean, I wouldn't say it's an emergency at this point.
01:21
However, if the tree does come down, it's going to obstruct the road.
01:29
I received all logged that down,
01:32
but everyone said they weren't going to handle it.
01:39
Received. I'm going to be clear then.
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Location mentioned:
Upper Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
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