Gravel spill creates road hazard in Rumford

Heard on: Sebago Lakes Region and Oxford County Fire and EMS

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Oxford RCC to Rumford Fire Department, need units to respond to the intersection of Railroad Street and Route 108 in Rumford.

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Multiple callers reporting that there is gravel spread in both lanes of the road, causing a hazard.

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No determined code.

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Time of your tone is 9:50.

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Rumford Engine 2, Rescue 1 responding.

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Copy Rumford Engine Two, Rescue One responding.

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Nine fifty-two.

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Rumford Fire Thirteen.

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Rumford Fire Thirteen, go ahead.

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We had on scene with a moderate amount of gravel in the travel lane.

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Public works is on scene with a street sweeper taking care of it right now.

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Copy run for fire 13 on scene.

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Moderate amount of gravel on the roadway.

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Street sweeper on scene now.

7/24/2026 06:49 AM

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Railroad St, Rumford, ME 04276

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported road hazard at the intersection of Railroad Street and Route 108 in Rumford, where callers reported gravel spread across both travel lanes. Responders found a moderate amount of gravel on the roadway, and public works was already on scene with a street sweeper addressing the issue.