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Plow truck hits pole and closes Union Avenue, Laconia NH

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Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246

As discussed during the dispatch call, a plow truck struck a telephone pole on Union Avenue in Laconia, breaking the pole and blocking the road. Laconia emergency crews responded, and the roadway was closed from Stark Street to Ace Hardware while Eversource and the Department of Transportation were notified for repairs and assistance.

Audio|Heard on: Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Association
Listen to dispatch call
01:30
Transcript:
00:00
Thirteen engine 113, ambulance one responding.
00:02
A plow truck has struck a telephone pole.
00:05
The pole is broken and in the roadway.
00:07
Channel five.
00:08
Laconia Company is on scene.
00:10
One pole snapped in half.
00:12
No change. I'm just confirming that's Eversource in that area and I'll start the ticket now.
00:22
35 Engine 4 on.
00:29
Answering Laconia Command.
00:36
Laconia command, Union Avenue will be shut down from Stark Street to Ace Hardware.
00:40
And are the wires still intact?
00:49
Answering Laconia command.
00:57
Message received.
01:04
Laconia command from Lakes Region.
01:12
Laconia Union Avenue command from Lakes Region.
01:20
Laconia command, I'm going to notify DOT.
01:24
Are you going to want a sign package and their assistance with keeping the road closed until Eversource fixes it?

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Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246

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