Tree hazard causes partial lane issue near Route One, Edgecomb ME
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a tree was reported hanging low over the southbound side of Route One near the Boothbay turnoff in Edgecomb. Cones were already in place, but responders discussed a possible need for fire or transportation crews to remove it. No injuries or immediate danger were confirmed.
Audio|Heard on: Lincoln County Fire/EMS and Police
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00:48
Transcript:
00:00
Five 16, I just sent you a traffic hazard.
00:03
Caller advised while driving on Route One, if you're going north right after the Boothbay turnoff,
00:09
(name withheld) thinks there's a tree hanging pretty low on the southbound side.
00:13
They're just afraid if it snaps, it's going to land on a car.
00:16
Go ahead.
00:20
Seven, can I put some notes on the call? I'll keep it in mind.
00:23
Keep checking on it.
00:40
There are already cones set up for this tree that's hanging off the road and not sure what else we could do other than have fire or DOT come cut it down.
00:47
I'm sure they're already aware if there are cones up though.
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Location mentioned:
US-1 & ME-27, Edgecomb, ME 04556
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