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Hay bales block right lane on turnpike in West VirginiaMercer County WV

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Pike Rd, West Virginia 24739

Several large hay bales fell off a trailer and are blocking the right lane of the turnpike near mile markers 12 to 14. This creates a serious traffic hazard and authorities have been notified to handle the situation.

Audio|Source: Mercer County Public Safety Dispatch
01:15
Transcript:
00:00
Control for DPS and let them know that a trailer has dropped four round bales of hay on the turnpike in the right-hand lane near mile marker 12.
00:08
It's going to be a pretty serious traffic hazard if somebody hits them.
00:12
Yeah, well we've already advised them.
00:24
Five from Sunday.
00:26
Cause.
00:28
41 good evening.
00:30
Copy, good evening.
00:37
6772 Beckman. 6772 Beckman.
00:41
Yes.
00:43
The answer's down to holding you at least 15.
00:46
Two.
00:55
102,
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control.
00:58
Go ahead, sir.
01:01
The advisor is two bales of hay laying in the middle of 77 at mile marker near 13 to 14 headed southbound.
01:10
10-4[1], sir. Turnpike's aware they sent people out.
01:14
10-4[1], thank you.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment / Message received

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Pike Rd, West Virginia 24739

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