Wires arcing at route 140 bridge close eastbound side, Franklin MA
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Utility HazardAs discussed during the dispatch call, primary and secondary electrical wires are arcing on the Route 140 bridge in Franklin, causing the closure of the eastbound side. National Grid is responding as a priority to resolve the hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Car 6, Franklin Fire.
00:02
Frank on fire.
00:05
I have cleared chronic RAV.
00:07
I'm headed over to the DPW to see who can sign for resources.
00:11
All right, see them.
00:18
Can you have an ambulance come down here?
00:26
I'm affirmative.
00:29
Get fire.
00:31
Engine 1,
00:38
Franklin 5.
00:41
Franklin 5.
00:48
We're unseen on 140 on the 495 Overpass.
00:53
PD is on scene.
00:55
We have closed down the eastbound side of the bridge.
00:59
Primary and secondary wires are arcing together.
01:04
National Grid is on a priority one to this location per PD.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
State Hwy 140, Franklin, MA
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