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Tree blocks road near Route 20 in North OxfordOxford MA

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audio iconRoad Closure
US-20, North Oxford, MA 01537

As discussed during the dispatch call, a fallen tree blocked part of Route 20 near North Oxford, leading to a temporary road closure. Responders reported possible downed wires in the area and coordinated with local departments to clear the roadway safely.

Audio|Heard on: Southbridge and Area Fire Departments
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02:31
Transcript:
00:00
(name withheld) drove through the tree halfway,
00:05
a tree blocking half the road.
00:08
The cause is gone home.
00:17
Roger, (name withheld), I believe there's going to be a tree down.
00:20
It's just blocking half of the road.
00:21
No wires involved.
00:22
All as my service get on scene, we'll clear it out.
00:25
I'll let you know more when available.
00:44
We have a car one (number withheld).
00:50
I have a live primary in the road with a tree blocking Route 20, no passing available.
01:02
I believe a trooper has it closed at Redstown.
01:09
Yeah,
01:26
he is here. We are going to head to the other side.
01:34
Do you have another one near Route 169?
01:44
Route 186, there's a risk.
01:49
Route 186, there's the roof.
01:58
Grisville Department, crews in the area of Route 186 for service.
02:03
Car 55 from Cuvie.
02:11
The caller was already on Browning Road.
02:14
He was estimating it to be in the hundreds.
02:18
There might be multiple green wires down.
02:28
If you say if you didn't see any closure signs.

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Location mentioned:
US-20, North Oxford, MA 01537

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