Tree blocks interstate with vehicle in ditch near Bangor, Bangor ME
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a tree has fallen across northbound Interstate 95 near mile marker 186 in Bangor, causing a white SUV to go into the ditch. Traffic backups are reported, and authorities are considering diverting vehicles if the interstate is shut down. Traffic is currently moving but could slow further as the situation develops.
Audio|Heard on: Kennebec ME Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:14
Transcript:
00:00
Bangor. Any units in the area of mile marker,
00:03
186 northbound, we have a tree down completely across the interstate with a white SUV in the ditch.
00:12
Forte diogenan, Forte vis a moment below that assela.
00:19
4379 below that I'll set up.
00:24
104. 436,000.
00:25
I'm right on still water.
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10 more.
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104.
00:33
Give Bangor PD a heads up that we're going to probably need to divert traffic if it gets shut off.
00:38
104.
00:41
Bangor PD, most of their units are currently tied up, but they will get back to me.
00:48
Also, we did let Force you know as well and they're going to have somebody head down to assist.
00:52
Also, just so you're aware, this is everybody that called this in is plotting in the tweet just after the off-ramp there at 186 just before the overpass.
01:04
Or did say people are able to squeeze by on the passing side?
01:10
Sorry.
01:14
4th or 6 bangorgetts just after the on-ram.
01:20
I'm going to get flipped around.
01:23
It is starting to get back up there.
01:26
So...
01:28
Fourth or six bank already, it's just after the on-ram.
01:33
I'm going to get flipped around.
01:37
They're just starting to get back up there, so...
01:39
10-4.
01:45
436, should I have Bangor PD divert traffic at 186 off the interstate onto still water? Vert traffic at 186 off the interstate onto still water.
02:01
I don't have a look to it.
02:03
It didn't look like that was going to be necessary.
02:05
I mean, traffic was moving, but it was just as well moving.
02:11
I'll be able to make a better assessment once I get there.
02:13
I'm just getting hooked around a problem.
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Location mentioned:
I-95, Bangor, ME
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