Metal divider creates hazard on Route 195, New Bedford MA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police in New Bedford responded to reports of a metal divider hanging onto the roadway on Route 195 near Cedar Grove Street. The divider posed a potential hazard for passing vehicles, and officers were dispatched to inspect the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Worcester MA Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:46
Transcript:
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Sir, I don't know if we have a cruiser available that can go to the construction site area on Route 195 near Cedar Grove Street in New Bedford.
00:09
New Bedford PD received a caller who reported that a piece of metal divider was hanging onto the roadway at about a 45 degree angle.
00:21
They were afraid a car might strike it as they drove past.
00:24
195 from Cedar Grove.
00:28
They provided Cedar Grove Street and eastbound direction near the Penniman Street exit.
00:34
I'm not sure which side of the highway that's on.
00:37
They stated it's clearly visible from the location.
00:44
We'll have a cruiser check on it.
00:46
Thank you.
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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:
Cedar Grove St, New Bedford, MA 02746
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