Glass debris causes roadway hazard near campground, Banner Elk NC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a potential roadway hazard caused by glass scattered across the road near Grandfather Campground and nearby RV park areas. The debris appeared to extend toward the Avery County line. Crews discussed clearing the glass and notifying local fire departments for assistance. The incident was later confirmed clear with no further issues reported.
Audio|Heard on: Watauga County Fire, EMS and Rescue, Boone and Blowing Rock Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:16
Transcript:
00:00
Large amounts of glass in the roadway.
00:07
We're talking 2409 are out to first male.
00:20
We'll talk at F1.
00:26
F1.
00:28
Show's clear, that transport will be out of service at the shift.
00:33
10-4[1].
00:40
2468 to 23 on Bosco.
00:45
Go ahead.
00:49
You want me to come on up and help you clear that glass out of the road or stand by at the station?
00:57
I've got three with me right now.
00:59
We were having an officer's meeting if you want to go ahead and just stay right down here for coverage.
01:07
Ten four.
01:13
Twelve 24, fire center.
01:25
Oh, you're on 24-500.
01:28
2423 to Watauga.
01:36
Yes, ma'am. We've rode up to the J.H.
01:38
McLean intersection past the Grandfather Campground up to the top of a smoke tree and haven't located anything.
01:44
You can go ahead and show on Foscoe and it's clear.
01:49
Code clear, 10-4[1].
02:06
Being for us, you would notify Foscoe Fire that it's passed.
02:11
It's on past Casey's Gap all the way up to the Avery County line.
02:14
It's glass all over the road.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment / OK
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Location mentioned:
Grandfather Campground, 125 Profile View Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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