Tree blocks roadway on Route 97 in Maryland, Carroll County MD
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a large tree blocked MD-97 near Criders, closing the road while crews worked to clear it. No power or communication lines were affected. County roads were notified to assist with removal, and the closure was extended until the tree was fully cleared.
Audio|Heard on: Carroll County Law Enforcement
Listen to dispatch call
03:23
Transcript:
00:00
421. (name withheld).
00:01
An updated location for this one, (number withheld).
00:04
I got some guys out here that are cutting it down right now.
00:06
It looks like this on the internet line.
00:13
461, (number withheld). (number withheld).
00:18
(name withheld), the (number withheld).
00:24
Go ahead.
00:26
I'm going to stack a property damage accident T.O.
00:29
Watersville Road at Belmont Circle.
00:34
Careful, I won't be able to leave this location left here.
00:37
We'll be able to return on a water herd.
00:44
(number withheld)? I can take this.
00:48
(number withheld), property damage accident, Waterhill Road at the Belmont Circle.
00:56
Westminster, Toneytown for a phone message.
01:04
(number withheld).
01:09
(name withheld), a call.
01:11
He just wants some information about your towyard.
01:15
His number,
01:16
(number withheld),
01:18
(number withheld).
01:27
Just confirming.
01:31
(number withheld).
01:34
(number withheld).
01:39
(number withheld), (name withheld).
01:42
(number withheld). (number withheld).
01:44
Can you by any chance get county roads to send a unit over at a (number withheld)'s location? It's going to be extended for the record to pull that truck out.
01:55
I can try. They've got an extended list of trees and stuff, but we can see what we can do.
02:05
All right, thank you.
02:08
(number withheld).
02:12
(number withheld), (name withheld).
02:14
(number withheld).
02:16
We were just made aware by several businesses here.
02:19
There are power about it.
02:20
It may not be a light issue or maybe a power issue.
02:24
Stop from (number withheld).
02:31
(number withheld) West, there's probably sound next for a check.
02:37
Yeah, we have me.
02:39
(name withheld),
02:41
(number withheld),
02:43
(number withheld).
02:47
I have this name in my system as (name withheld).
02:53
But it might be in the system wrong.
02:56
It's hyphenated at (name withheld),
03:03
for the first and middle.
03:10
All right, no power lines or fair lines are affected by the tree.
03:14
Several branches still hanging off the tree, completely blocking the road.
03:18
I'll have it shut down at Criders and Route 97.
03:21
You can just add it to the list, please.
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MD-97, Maryland
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