Tree blocks road with downed power lines near Beaver Road, Rensselaer County NY
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Road ClosureA tree has fallen across Beaver Road near Route 20, bringing down power lines. Emergency crews on scene have requested National Grid and the Town Highway Department to address the hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Rensselaer County Fire and EMS - Digital
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01:34
Transcript:
00:00
Beaver Road near Route 20.
00:05
There is a tree down across the roadway with power lines involved.
00:11
Message received.
00:17
They're on this channel, checking status.
00:23
Part of dispatch is the Schodack Valley Station.
00:26
Go ahead.
00:29
Schodack Valley Station, checking status.
00:35
Station awaiting proof.
00:37
Okay.
00:40
1250 seconds.
00:46
Inspector, Schodack car two.
00:52
Schodack Valley Car 2.
00:55
Dispatchers, Schodack Valley Car 2 arrived and we need National Grid.
00:59
High-tension wires down with tree across the road.
01:08
Schodack Valley Car 2 requesting National Grid at 1257.
01:17
Dispatcher, Schodack Valley Car 2.
01:23
Schodack Valley Car 2.
01:26
Notify Town of Schodack Highway Department, tree across the road.
01:33
Okay.
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Location mentioned:
US-20 & Beaver Rd, Schodack, NY 12123
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