Tree hanging over guardrail near church closes road, Hickory PA
Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.
A tree is hanging over the guardrail into the roadway near the 200 block of Main Street by Hickory United Church, causing a road closure. Police are coordinating response and notifying state authorities.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County Police Zone 2
Listen to dispatch call
02:4
Transcript:
00:00
And Maria, how about the 200 block of Main Street near Hickory United Church for a tree hanging on the guardrail out into the roadway?
00:13
Acknowledged, 41, 31.
00:17
I got it.
00:21
31, I got you in here.
00:23
What's your badge? 2531, your status?
00:30
2531 on acknowledgment.
00:38
1730 from Washington.
00:45
1830.
00:51
Mother called back.
00:53
Males parked in a driveway at near Smith Township State Road next to their house.
00:59
He's still in the vehicle and he's reported to have the firearm.
01:03
Do you want additional?
01:07
Yeah, if you could send maybe a 41 car down this way.
01:12
Forty-130 from Washington.
01:17
4130. Can you back up 18,
01:23
near Smith Township State Road? Originally received a call for a male that was driving around suicidal ideation.
01:30
He's now parked in the driveway of this address and he's reported to be armed with a handgun.
01:37
Acknowledged, doubling route break 4131 respond to Smith Township before checking that tree.
01:46
I'm how hard you hit it that way.
01:53
4130 just want me call the state for this tree being on Route 18.
02:02
Yeah, ten-four control.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Main St, Hickory, PA 15340
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.