Trailer blocks plowing near Maine Turnpike, Lewiston ME
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a possible roadway obstruction on the Maine Turnpike near Lewiston. A trailer and several individuals reportedly refused to move from a southbound rest area, preventing plowing operations. Units were coordinating to assist and clear the area.
Audio|Heard on: Kennebec, Somerset, and Waldo County Fire Departments
Listen to dispatch call
01:9
Transcript:
00:00
Assist to the Maine Turnpike southbound area.
00:05
Some type of a trailer there that's been refusing to leave and move so they can plow.
00:15
That to me.
00:23
Three bang, copy direct.
00:35
(number withheld) is going to be the closest.
00:36
Swings by and he's the only one that can give him a hand.
00:39
If not, then.
00:42
(number withheld).
00:49
(number withheld) portable.
00:50
What did (number withheld)? We got a (number withheld) southbound rest area, and then DOT trailer.
00:59
It's twelve people there that need to leave or move so they can plow.
01:03
They say you need to get in.
01:06
You are the closest one he wants you to go to the 2nd unit.
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Location mentioned:
Maine Turnpike, Lewiston, ME
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