Tree blocks roadway near Plain Rd in Westford, Westford MA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a large tree fell across Plain Road in Westford, resting on power lines and completely blocking traffic. Utility crews and highway personnel were notified to assist with clearing the obstruction and placing signage. One unclear mention was made of a person possibly pointing a weapon, but it appears unrelated to the primary road hazard report.
Audio|Heard on: Westford Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:42
Transcript:
00:00
I'll be going out, trees all the way across the road.
00:04
Road's completely impassable.
00:06
If you can notify National Grid, it's resting on all the wires.
00:13
All right, they will make a phone call.
00:19
20 to 21? 24 to 20.
00:26
20 to 21.
00:29
21.
00:34
Maybe I'll set down here and need another type of traffic.
00:41
If highway brings some signs,
00:44
then that should be fine, but maybe another car for now.
00:48
(name withheld) is pointing a weapon.
00:55
20, go ahead.
00:58
Can you send 21 another car for traffic and notify highway system signs?
01:07
Received Western 22.
01:11
22.
01:14
22, can you assist 21 near Plain Road for the traffic hazard? Road completely blocking the roadway.
01:23
No problem.
01:25
Twenty-one.
01:31
Twenty-one highways in route.
01:32
You just need signs?
01:37
Yeah, affirmative.
01:38
They could put them down by Oak Hill and Laurel.
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Location mentioned:
Plain Rd, Westford, MA 01886
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