Roadway blocked by oversized load on highway 290, Hempstead TX
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Road ClosureThe highway 290 near FM 1736 in Hempstead is closed due to an oversized load blocking both lanes.
Audio|Heard on: Lee County Sheriff, Fire, EMS, and Public Works
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00:36
Transcript:
00:00
Roadway is going to be shut down completely.
00:05
Are we able to look at any livestock owners in that area? Are you able to look at any livestock owners in that area? 10[1] or 15, negative.
00:21
15.
00:23
All 43, there's going to be an oversized load occupying both lanes of US 290 at FM 1736 in Hempstead.
00:31
You travel in westbound.
00:32
They do have S4, just in case y'all can you call? Thank you.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10: Chest pain/Chest discomfort (MPDS Protocol 10)
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Location mentioned:
US-290, Hempstead, TX
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