Tree blocks highway near County Road 91, Double Springs AL
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible road hazard on Highway 278 near County Road 91 in Winston County. A tree had reportedly fallen, partially blocking the roadway. Responders discussed whether a chainsaw was needed to clear the debris, and confirmed no power lines were affected. The obstruction covered about one and a half lanes before being addressed.
Audio|Heard on: Winston County Public Safety
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01:48
Transcript:
00:00
It'll be a tree down, Highway 278.
00:05
Stand by for crossroad.
00:10
10-4[1].
00:13
It'll be 278 near County Road maybe 91 possibly.
00:20
Gonna be between double.
00:26
Ten four.
00:32
System number (number withheld), I'll stay with her.
00:41
That's eleven.
00:42
There is a little like does he need lines tied up in that tree?
00:48
Negative, I think.
00:50
I'm gonna try to move some of it.
00:51
It's not a big tree.
00:54
I know.
00:56
Just stand by.
00:57
There's no line.
01:08
I'll be right at mile marker 46.
01:15
On mile 111, you're gonna need a saw to get that out of the road.
01:24
(name withheld) and I.
01:27
Are you gonna need a chainsaw to get her out of the road or do you think we can move it?
01:34
I think me and you could probably move most of it, I'm not sure yet.
01:38
There's a pretty big piece laying blocking at least one and a half lanes right here.
01:45
Okay, well I'll find by the shop too.
01:47
Ours is running.
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment (Message received)
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Location mentioned:
Co Rd 91, Double Springs, AL 35553
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