Fallen tree causes road closure on Spalding Road, Georgetown MA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a tree fell on Spalding Road in Georgetown, bringing down power lines and blocking the roadway. Utility poles and lines were damaged, and Georgetown Light and Highway departments were notified to respond and clear the area.
Audio|Heard on: Georgetown Police and Fire, Groveland Fire, Haverhill Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:43
Transcript:
00:00
Control of patrols, update on that power outage on Spalding Road.
00:05
Now reported as a tree across the road.
00:14
226 copies from Jewett Jackson.
00:21
Being cautious as well.
00:22
Be clear, Jackman Street, GOA.
00:25
Previous would be, wait, that vehicle is GOA?
00:30
Received.
00:39
226 to control, I'll be going out on Spalding.
00:44
Received. Highway department and light department have been notified.
00:50
What's up for?
00:54
Hold on, this is five four.
00:55
I'll try and get a pole number for you in a second.
01:07
Looks like the primary and secondary lines, as well as other utility lines, were ripped out from Georgetown Light Department pole, which is in front of another pole.
01:22
Spalding Road.
01:24
There are lines down on the roadway and pinned beneath a fallen tree, which is blocking the roadway.
01:37
I think I got all that.
01:40
Highway department should be there.
01:41
Light department should be there shortly.
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Location mentioned:
Georgetown, MA 01833
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