Downed wires close road near Knollwood Dr, Merrimack NH
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police responded to downed wires and a broken utility pole near Chopper Road and Knollwood Drive in Merrimack. The incident blocked both lanes, and officials noted the line might be energized. The roadway was closed while utility crews were notified and responded to secure the area.
Audio|Heard on: Merrimack Police Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:10
Transcript:
00:00
Engine One,
00:01
Report to the intersection of Chopper Road and Knollwood Drive.
00:06
Put a report of downed wires in the road with a snapped pole.
00:11
Engine One, respond to the intersection of Chopper Road and Knollwood Drive for a report of downed wires in the road with a snapped pole.
00:20
Time at tones is 0745.
00:27
One headquarters, I copy that as well.
00:31
Ten four.
00:36
Three headquarters.
00:38
Ten three.
00:41
I want to do that call with the down wires and pole.
00:47
Ten five.
00:53
Eight, one, headquarters.
00:56
Ten three.
00:59
I'll be out.
01:00
Looks to be blocking both lanes.
01:04
Ten five.
01:07
Three to one, we're coming from the Wake Road.
01:10
Are you on the other side of it?
01:13
Negative, that's the side I'm on.
01:15
You can probably get by by going underneath the wire.
01:21
What's up, boss?
01:28
Three quarters, I'll be out.
01:31
Ten five.
01:36
You got any cars back there for service?
01:43
Negative.
01:46
Ten five.
01:47
It's a guide wire that got pulled down.
01:50
It's across the road.
01:51
Fire saying it might be energized and it's striking the transformer.
01:55
Could you let Eversource know or the road is going to be shut down?
02:01
Affirmative.
02:05
I'll get your pole number here in a second.
02:09
Ten five.
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Location mentioned:
Knollwood Dr, Merrimack, NH 03054
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