Water main break causes road collapse in Hammond, Hammond IN
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Road ClosureAccording to the dispatch call, emergency responders handled a possible water main break near Columbia Avenue and May in Hammond. The incident caused part of the road to collapse and created an electrical hazard from nearby street lights.
Audio|Heard on: Lake IN Public Works Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Now, can you have someone come shut the electric off to the lights?
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Near Columbia and May.
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There is a water main breaking.
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Everything is collapsing.
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Probably go over 30.
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Electric may cause electrocution risk.
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Location mentioned:
Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
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