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Traffic blocked on Forest Ave due to road incident

Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
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It looks like we're going to have a southbound block from Forest Ave.
audio iconRoad Closure
Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel reported that a southbound lane on Forest Ave in Des Moines appeared to be blocked, with fire and police managing the situation to maintain traffic control. Drivers were redirected north of the location while units assessed the scene.

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