Malfunctioning traffic lights cause near collision, Fort Madison IA
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, traffic lights at near 27th Street and Avenue L were malfunctioning, causing green lights in all directions simultaneously and nearly causing a collision. The street department has been notified.
Audio|Heard on: South East Iowa, West Central Illinois Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
I took a call from a concerned passerby advising the stoplight at near 27th Street and Avenue L.
00:05
It has been malfunctioning.
00:07
The caller said she was almost in a collision as both the north and southbound light and the east and westbound light were green at the same time.
00:16
I'm going to contact the street department now.
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Location mentioned:
Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA 52627
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