Signal outage causes road closures near Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket RI
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, traffic lights were out at the intersection of Diamond Hill Road and Social Street in Woonsocket, causing temporary closures on nearby roads. Emergency crews coordinated with the fire department and the Department of Transportation to address the signal issue. Some intersections were shut down, but emergency vehicles were still able to pass through.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:37
Transcript:
00:00
Do you call fire in regards to this light intersection?
00:05
Ten four, we can have somebody respond.
00:09
Yeah, ten four, just advise them it's the lights.
00:12
They're gonna need their liaison for that as well as they'll probably have to contact DOT.
00:19
I believe DOT has to fix this.
00:23
Simple.
00:27
V1, also be advised I'm going to be shutting down Diamond Hill inbound at Wood.
00:35
Simple.
00:36
Three four, order B one.
00:39
Three four oh.
00:42
B one, just be advised I'll be out on Social Street Diamond Hill.
00:47
Be advised Diamond Hill from Rathbun to Wood Avenue will be shut down.
00:53
Emergency vehicles can get by though, and 18 wheelers if we need to.
00:58
But Social Street is the only one going through Diamond Hill at this point in that intersection.
01:04
Step four, copy.
01:05
Rathbun and Wood shut down from emergency holding three.
01:09
Three 411.
01:11
Three four one.
01:14
And also, the intersection at Rathbun and Diamond Hill is also out.
01:20
Back from fire alarm super and use a line when I tried to call.
01:26
You can 1022 that.
01:27
I apologize, this has been an ongoing issue.
01:29
We already have stop signs out here.
01:33
Ten four. Still waiting on them to contact me for the accident that just happened.
Disclaimer:
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:
Diamond Hill Rd & Social St, Woonsocket, RI 02895
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
