Tree blocks traffic near Lake Shore Rd, Erie County NY
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible obstruction on Lake Shore Road where a tree had become suspended in the air, preventing traffic from passing. The tree was later cleared near Sturgeon Point, but another downed tree was reported near the water treatment center, leading to a continued road closure by Evans Center.
Audio|Heard on: Town of Evans Police & Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:38
Transcript:
00:00
Evans Fire Erie County.
00:01
Clearing that call and in front of near Lake Shore Road,
00:06
Just east of that residence there is a pine tree.
00:09
It's suspended in the air.
00:11
Traffic can't get by.
00:12
Evans Fire Control to (number withheld).
00:15
Two units,
00:17
Erie County (number withheld), go ahead.
00:19
Sixteen. We're going cold mercy.
00:22
Cold to Mercy (number withheld), (number withheld) go ahead.
00:27
(number withheld) returning.
00:31
(number withheld).
00:35
(number withheld) Radio County to Mercy, code ten.
00:44
(number withheld).
00:50
Island Nine.
00:54
Highland Nine.
00:57
Tree is cleared on Lake Shore Road in Sturgeon Point.
01:00
Did you have another one?
01:03
Yes, back in front of the water treatment center apparently there's another tree there.
01:09
That's clear responding.
01:13
Copy.
01:20
Island Hall North, I understand.
01:28
Four three radio.
01:32
Highland Hall Evans fire at three.
01:35
Evans Center has the road shut down.
01:37
I'll be code ten.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Lake Shore Rd, Derby, NY 14047
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