Dislodged manhole cover causes minor vehicle damage, New London CT
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a manhole cover became dislodged in the middle of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge roadway near New London, Connecticut. Officials were dispatched to remove it after a vehicle sustained minor damage.
Audio|Heard on: New London, Waterford, East Lyme, Groton Fire Alarm
Listen to dispatch call
01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, HQ, there's definitely a manhole cover in the middle of the road.
00:03
If we can get somebody out here to come move it.
00:09
Fire or R5?
00:14
It's right at the sign on the bridge, New London side.
00:20
Roger, thank you.
00:25
I also backed up.
00:27
He is going.
00:32
Is that New London's issue then or ours?
00:43
I mean, it's on the bridge.
00:44
It's right before the line on their side.
00:52
Okay, we can let him know.
00:53
You can just stand by there for a minute.
00:59
Roger that.
01:04
If you want to let them know it's just very minor damage to the vehicle.
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Location mentioned:
Gold Star Memorial Bridge, New London, CT 06320
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