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Tree blocks state route 20 near west sleeper road, Island County WA
Road ClosureA tree blocked state route 20 near west sleeper road, causing traffic to be directed around it. Fire and law enforcement units responded and cleared the road. Department of transportation was notified to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Island County Public Safety
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02:58
Transcript:
00:00
Are you going to be out with a tree for a while and do you want status? I just like DOT know.
00:09
I'm having to direct traffic around it, so if they didn't give an ETA,
00:14
call somebody with a chainsaw.
00:27
Come, I'll be out with them.
00:31
I'm going to be.
00:43
ICOM, Station 2-2, Station 25, respond,
00:48
State Route 20, and West Sleeper Road for a tree-blocking highway.
00:53
Again, Station 2-2, Station 25, respond, State Route 20, and West Sleeper Road for a tree down, blocking highway, respond fire to 1352.
01:08
Engine 2-2.
01:14
Engine 2.
01:16
We'll be in the area.
01:26
Engine 2-2.
01:28
In the area, 1353.
01:30
1-4-3.
01:35
One fragment.
01:40
Go ahead. 5-6 is brute strength.
01:44
We got it back over the guardrail.
01:49
5. 5.
01:53
I'll let DOT.
01:57
No.
02:00
And then 25 in route 8205 in service 1354.
02:07
Engine 2-2.
02:10
Engine 2-2.
02:16
I-com engine 2-2.
02:18
Engine 2-2. Engine 2-2.
02:24
Just drove Beth, the area looks like a law enforcement unit got it out of the road.
02:29
So there is a tree that is hanging over the roadway.
02:34
If you can advise DOT about it, it is just south of Sleeper and will be clear.
02:46
Oh, Carver Patrol and assist public phone call requires.
02:53
Rose,
02:55
South of Sleepers, COT has been advised.
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Location mentioned:
State Rte 20 & W Sleeper Rd, Washington 98277
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