Downed wires cause road closure on Smithbridge Rd, New Castle County DE
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, authorities closed Smithbridge Road in Delaware between Creek Road and the Pennsylvania line due to downed wires and several fallen trees. Power outages were also reported near Delaware Park. Crews appear to be checking the area for further hazards.
Audio|Heard on: Sussex DE Public Works Group Calls
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00:48
Transcript:
00:00
We're going to be closed on Smithbridge Road between Creek Road and the Pennsylvania line.
00:06
Three wires.
00:09
Time for.
00:10
17, Tamsay.
00:13
17. 17.
00:19
Sorry to be a pain.
00:20
Trooper just called near US 202 and Silverside Road; lights are on flash.
00:25
Yeah.
00:27
They sent it ever know us. We got A.S.
00:28
We can cut it out that way.
00:29
They were dealing with power outages at Delaware Park.
00:35
I'm going to check the rest of Smithbridge Road in Delaware.
00:42
Just because they've said there were multiple trees down.
00:45
So I don't know if that's because they were getting multiple calls.
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Location mentioned:
Smithbridge Rd, Delaware
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