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Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 07 · 2 days ago
00:21
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00:00
Squad, could you let I think this is Ninth District let them know in that zone that they got a fallen branch, a huge one blocking eastbound traffic near Root Street? The exact address is near West Root Street.
00:17
We came across it on our way back from the gas station.
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Tree branch blocks traffic near Root St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discovered a large fallen tree branch obstructing eastbound traffic near West Root Street in Chicago. The roadway is partially blocked until the obstruction can be cleared.

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W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609
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