Tree blocks roadway near West Midland Trail, Lexington VA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue crews responded near West Midland Trail in Lexington for a tree blocking the roadway. A medium-sized tree, roughly 10 to 12 inches in diameter, was obstructing traffic. Chainsaw assistance was requested, and deputies and multiple units arrived to manage clearance operations. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Rockbridge County Fire and EMS
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00:39
Transcript:
00:00
Brush 1 responding, near West Midland Trail for a tree across the roadway, 10 to 12 inches.
00:06
Chainsaw is probably needed but it is too big to move by hand.
00:11
We are sending deputies out because we don't need someone to make sure that it's actually there.
00:17
Operate Ops 3, (number withheld).
00:20
ACC brush support is on location.
00:22
We've got a medium-sized tree blocking the entire roadway.
00:26
We'll be out working on it.
00:27
Response four is also on location.
00:30
Captain four will have command.
00:34
Ten four, medium-sized tree blocking entire roadway.
00:37
Response four is also on location.
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Location mentioned:
W Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
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