Police assist with abandoned truck near Masonic Home Rd, Charlton MA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, massDOT contacted police about an abandoned Amazon tractor truck blocking Worcester Road near Masonic Home Road in Charlton, Massachusetts. The truck had no operator and was obstructing snow plowing operations. Officers were dispatched to investigate and arrange towing.
Audio|Heard on: Charlton Police Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:39
Transcript:
00:00
Took a call from MassDOT.
00:02
They're requesting an officer respond.
00:04
It's going to be Worcester Road at Masonic Home Road eastbound.
00:08
Stated they're trying to do some plowing and an Amazon truck was left in the area.
00:14
No operator.
00:16
They need that towed.
00:18
He's wondering if an officer can go as he is unable to complete his task.
00:28
Received, I'll head over there.
00:29
You can start (name withheld).
00:33
Received.
00:39
Stand by on that. Any idea how long it's been there?
00:45
Negative, he didn't advise.
00:49
All right, is it a tractor trailer or like a van or something? I didn't notice anything when I went through earlier.
00:56
Said it was a tractor Amazon.
01:00
Yeah, stand by on the tow.
01:01
Is there chance maybe the guy ran in to get a coffee?
01:05
What is this?
01:06
Sarge, I saw it around, I don't know, 645.
01:11
When are we cleared from that accident?
01:16
All right, received.
01:18
Did you happen to stop (name withheld) and see if there's a note or anything? Or did they call dispatch anything at all? They just waved that truck and call it a day?
01:27
I'm not sure if they called dispatch, Sarge.
01:31
We had a few TT units last night, so I can't remember which ones called.
01:40
I'll go check to see if there's an O on it, but there was triangles behind it.
01:46
Received. I'm in route to (number withheld).
01:49
Can you check the log and see if there's anything on it? I find it unusual that they would just leave it there.
01:55
Received.
02:02
(number withheld), go for it.
02:05
Received.
02:13
(number withheld)'s out.
02:14
(number withheld) is actually going to be just prior to Trolley Crossing.
02:29
(number withheld), (number withheld).
02:34
It's going to be a tractor with no trailer.
02:38
Send (name withheld), please.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Masonic Home Rd & Worcester Rd, Charlton, MA 01507
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