Hit-and-run knocks out traffic light at intersection, Woonsocket RI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a hit-and-run crash at Diamond Hill Road and Rathbun Street in Woonsocket. A vehicle reportedly struck a traffic light and fled the scene. Crews were requested to place temporary stop signs due to the light being out.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Public Works Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:42
Transcript:
00:00
Can you go over to Diamond Hill and Rathbun with sawhorses and stop signs? The light is out.
00:07
There was a traffic accident and the vehicle took off after striking the light.
00:15
10-4.
00:17
45 to unit 5.
00:21
Okay, 45.
00:23
Do we have stop signs at the shop or did we use them earlier?
00:30
Are you looking for temporary ones?
00:34
Yeah, for the intersection of Diamond Hill and Rathbun.
00:39
All right, ten-four, I'll meet you at the shop.
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Location mentioned:
Diamond Hill Rd & Rathbun St, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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