Downed wire causes partial road closure near Gorman Ave, Laurel MD
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a downed wire across Route 198 eastbound near Gorman Avenue in Laurel, Maryland. Traffic was partially blocked while public works was contacted to bring a bucket truck for repairs. One lane was closed during the response to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Prince George's MD Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:30
Transcript:
00:00
You want me on the side in Gorman with a downed wire, right across Route 198 eastbound? Copy.
00:07
If you could make notification to public works, they need to have a bucket truck come out here so we can zip tie this line up.
00:14
Okay.
00:15
David Eight directed David One.
00:17
If you're coming to this location, could you check lane two Route 198 eastbound at 4th Street for a broken-down vehicle?
00:25
I have lane three shut down for the lines.
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Location mentioned:
Gorman Ave, Laurel, MD 20707
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