Tree and wires block Whipple and Sables Way, Lincoln RI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a fallen tree limb and wires blocked the roadway at Whipple Road and Sables Way in Lincoln. A driver tried to push the obstruction with a vehicle, but responders advised against it. The tree was leaning against power lines, and the electric company was contacted for removal.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:13
Transcript:
00:00
We got a tree and wires down at Whipple and Sables Way.
00:05
Someone is trying to push the tree with a vehicle.
00:10
I'm on this 1050 with unit 505 right now.
00:15
Officer Lowry, are you, Bill?
00:18
14, I have that.
00:21
10-4. We advise strongly against doing that.
00:28
4 to 12, do you want to stay available?
00:33
4. If you can head to the call on Sables.
00:39
10-4.
00:41
5 to 11. What model Pia is that?
00:47
14, 10.23.
00:50
Yep.
00:53
14, it is leaning against the power lines, I believe.
01:01
Can you check with grid to see if they have a tree company on standby or something to come get it? It's not a full tree, it's just one long limb, but it's hanging down into the middle of the road.
01:12
Ten-four.
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Location mentioned:
Whipple Rd & Sables Way, Lincoln, RI 02865
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