Trash spill cleared on Route 20 near Hogsworth Plaza, Sturbridge MA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of trash in the eastbound lanes of Route 20 near Hogsworth Plaza. It appears a bag fell from a truck, scattering debris on the roadway. The Department of Transportation was notified and had already begun cleanup efforts. No injuries or hazardous materials were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Sturbridge Police Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:48
Transcript:
00:00
Be advised, I got one call reporting a lot of trash in the right travel lane, Route 20 eastbound near Hogsworth Plaza.
00:06
I'm going to advise (name withheld) and Chief.
00:10
Chief, I'll head that way.
00:17
For the area, it looks like DOT's out.
00:26
Hey Chief, that was on the phone with (name withheld).
00:29
So they're already out picking it up?
00:35
(name withheld).
00:42
So this is going to be the party that lost the bag.
00:45
Pennsylvania truck plate (number withheld).
00:59
Stand by for the OLN.
01:05
We've got a Massachusetts OLN (number withheld).
01:19
(number withheld).
01:22
Okay, sir.
01:30
Three ten central.
01:32
Three ten.
01:36
The operator got most of it.
01:38
He had one bag fall out of his truck.
01:40
There was some papers, this is fast-food type trash left behind, but it's dangerous to see out here.
01:47
We're gonna clear.
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Location mentioned:
US-20, Sturbridge, MA
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