Wires down near Smith Ave prompt traffic control, Smithfield RI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, cable wires were reported down near Smith Ave, not electrical wires. Police maintained traffic control while a utility subcontractor worked to assess and repair the issue. The road was blocked off during the repair work.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:48
Transcript:
00:00
19, just to advise Arden is arriving on scene at the moment.
00:05
19, who arrived on scene?
00:09
Arden, I believe they're the Dixie subcontractor.
00:14
Proceed, thank you.
00:17
Control the 52.
00:19
52. 52.
00:22
Can you just confirm that those wires were down that were contained on the property wall communication and not electrical wires?
00:30
10-3, they were cable wires and they were only on the property of near Smith Ave.
00:38
Receive, thank you.
00:41
19, just to it, traffic is full.
00:43
I'm just going to stand by with lights while Arden assesses the situation.
00:49
Receaseed.
00:51
3018, you want me to follow in?
00:55
30, you can say clear for right now.
00:57
I'll advise if I need you.
01:00
Never.
01:02
Central copies.
01:05
4-7.
01:08
Go ahead, sir.
01:11
I'd be advised.
01:14
DeVise, National Grid does have a subcontractor out on Smith Ave.
01:18
Apparently it was a transformer that went down.
01:22
They're working on it now.
01:27
Copy, 10-4.
01:29
52.
01:32
52. 52.
01:35
I just responded back to Greenbrier Road.
01:37
Fire is no longer on scene and the roadway is completely blocked off a cone.
01:43
I believe a member for Rhode Island Energy is out on scene now.
01:48
Ten four.
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Location mentioned:
Smith Ave, Greenville, RI 02828
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