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Train issue causes road closure near Washington St

Heard on: Gloucester Police Dispatch
01:08
00:00
Have you guys gotten any calls regarding the train tracks, the lights being on and them being blocked off for the last hour?
audio iconRoad Closure
Railroad Ave & Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
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As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed reports of a train stopped near Washington Street that kept the crossing gates down for about an hour. The incident appeared to cause a temporary road closure while the train was being examined. MBTA was notified about the apparent service problem.

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