Tree down on power lines closes road in North Branford, North Branford CT
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a tree that had fallen onto power lines near Forest Road and Grant Drive in North Branford, blocking traffic. Utility workers were notified, and the road was temporarily closed while the hazard was cleared.
Audio|Heard on: New Haven CT Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:38
Transcript:
00:00
Engine two,
00:02
public hazard.
00:04
Forest Road and Grant Drive.
00:09
Engine two,
00:11
public hazard.
00:14
Forest Road and Grant Drive.
00:19
Going with the PD, it actually was tree on a wire.
00:22
Tree has now taken the wire down into the roadway on 22.
00:28
This is (name withheld) from C2, I'm on scene.
00:31
Confirming a large tree across the power lines in one lane of traffic.
00:38
Traffic is still passing by.
00:41
Roger, you were talking at the same time as the officer I was using my ears.
00:45
I got the pole number out, get a hold of Eversource Electric.
00:48
Hi Roger, we need to shut the road down.
00:53
North Branford Engine 2 responding.
00:55
Engine two, Roger.
00:57
My friend from C2.
01:01
Hi, I caught the last transmission.
01:03
Just wanted to acknowledge a large tree across power lines.
01:12
Roger, PD gave me that update.
01:13
I'm trying to get a hold of one for electric.
01:15
They're not answering their pumps.
01:17
Be advised, two large tractor trailers in the way.
01:23
We're trying to get these backed up out of here as we clear this road.
01:27
Two cops, we're on Robin Lane and Forest right now.
01:31
Eversource Electric has been dispatched.
01:34
Roger that, (name withheld).
01:35
Thanks.
01:36
North Branford on scene.
01:38
Roger.
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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:
Grant Dr & Forest Rd, North Branford, CT 06472
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