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Fallen tree blocks Gallows Ln and downs power linesNew London CT

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audio iconRoad Closure
Gallows Ln, New London, CT

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to Gallows Lane in New London after a large tree fell across the road near the water tank, bringing down power lines and blocking traffic. The road remained closed while responders worked to clear the obstruction and ensure safety.

Audio|Heard on: New London, Waterford, East Lyme, Groton Fire Alarm
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00:24
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 21,
00:01
priority one[1], near Gallows Lane.
00:04
The Gallows Lane water tank for the tree down with power lines.
00:08
Road is blocked.
00:11
Engine 21,
00:12
priority one[1] to near Gallows Lane, the Gallows Lane water tank for the tree down with power lines, road is blocked.
00:21
Operating on Ops 1,
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[1]
priority one: Highest-priority emergency response requiring immediate action, typically with lights and sirens.

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Location mentioned:
Gallows Ln, New London, CT

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Incident Timeline

  1. Incident cleared and units return to service
  2. Scene transfer and release of units
  3. Scene management and turnover
  4. Incident confirmed in Waterford
  5. Dispatch to block the road at Gallows and Bloomingdale
  6. Assessment of wire safety and road blockage
  7. Initial report of tree down across the road

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