Tree blocks traffic near Flood Ave and Route 1, Wiscasset ME
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a location near Flood Ave and Route 1 in Wiscasset for a large tree leaning into the roadway. The tree's branches were obstructing traffic and forcing vehicles toward the opposite lane. Transportation officials were alerted to assist with clearing the hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Lincoln County Fire/EMS and Police
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Transcript:
00:00
Wiscasset Fire, respond to the area near Flood Ave and Route 1 by the old Cromwell Coastal Properties for reports of a tree dangling into the roadway.
00:12
Vehicles are hitting branches when driving by.
00:16
Wiscasset Fire, respond in the area near Flood Ave and Route 1 by the old Cromwell Coastal Properties.
00:24
Reports of a tree down in the roadway.
00:27
Cars are hitting branches when driving by.
00:29
Time of your tone, 1202.
00:31
Utility six, be on scene.
00:34
Temporary utility six, show you on scene 1206.
00:42
This is five Lincoln.
00:47
Reference that branch on Route One, the page for fire.
00:50
Could you let DOT know it's a large tree that's leaning over partially in the road? They're not allowed to touch it because it's on Route One.
00:56
I'm going to snap off whatever branches I can, but see if DOT can take care of it.
01:00
It's forcing vehicles into oncoming traffic.
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Location mentioned:
Flood Ave, Wiscasset, ME 04578
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