Malfunctioning railroad gate disrupts traffic at Graceland and Thacker, Des Plaines IL
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a railroad crossing gate at Graceland Avenue and Thacker Street is malfunctioning, causing it to go up and down without trains passing. This is resulting in traffic backups. Train dispatch has been notified.
Audio|Heard on: Woodford IL Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Come on 11, let's have an emergency on the 911.
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Counting to measure 163 have a malfunctioning railroad gate.
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163. 163.
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Graceland and Thacker, Thacker in Graceland, gates going up and down, no trains, traffic is backing up,
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train dispatch is being notified.
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Location mentioned:
Thacker St & Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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