Railroad crossing gate malfunctions with false alarms, Wakefield NH
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a railroad crossing gate on Rhines Road malfunctioned by activating alarms and lights despite no train being present. The signals later shut off automatically, and authorities notified the rail company of the issue.
Audio|Heard on: Carroll County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:6
Transcript:
00:00
On Rhines Road, it's going to be crossing number 0-5-4-24-2-Victor at Rhine's intersection.
00:07
If you could just call New Hampshire Northcoast and let them know that the alarms and lights are going off for the railroad crossing, that there's no train in sight.
00:14
I'm not sure if they're aware of it or are notified.
00:19
Okay, and what was the road be?
00:24
Question.
00:25
Number 054-242-2-Victor.
00:32
Place the building, secure.
00:35
The lights inside the store are still on, but no one's inside.
00:38
If you were able to get a hold of it, you can just follow them now.
00:46
Other information, but if the alarm company calls back, I won't give them the update.
00:53
3.10.9.
00:59
Just drove through it and the lights and alarm shut off.
01:01
I don't know if North Coast will still want to come out and see if there was an error with it.
01:05
If you just please, we'll notify them, but it should be all set.
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Location mentioned:
Rines Rd, Wakefield, NH 03872
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