Low-hanging cable damages vehicle on Branch Avenue, Providence RI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a driver reported that a low-hanging utility cable struck and damaged their vehicle mirror on Branch Avenue near Admiral Street in Providence. The vehicle remained drivable, and maintenance and state police were notified for follow-up.
Audio|Heard on: Washington RI Public Works Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:42
Transcript:
00:00
I am on Branch Ave.
00:01
I just got on Branch Ave, on my way home going towards Admiral Street.
00:07
A cable hanging from a utility pole hooked onto my passenger mirror and broke it.
00:16
I wanted to let you know so you can contact maintenance or something.
00:21
What would you tell them? And what's your exact location?
00:26
Hold on one second.
00:27
I am on Branch Ave in between Cumberland Farms and Veazie Street.
00:36
Okay, ten four.
00:37
We're going to have state police come out and make a report. Tenfold.
00:40
And do contact supervisor.
00:29
No, it was still drivable.
00:31
It didn't break the mirror itself.
00:33
It broke the housing on the back side of it.
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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:
Veazie St, Providence, RI
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