Power lines crash onto highway in Merrimac, sparking urgent road closure, Merrimac WI
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Concern rises as power lines fall across Highway 78 and Wynand Road in Merrimac, forcing emergency response and road closure to protect public safety.
Audio|Heard on: Sauk County Fire and EMS Paging
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00:12
Transcript:
00:00
Tocconicom Center to Merrimack Fire, you're needed at 78 in Wynand Road for power lines that are across the roadway.
00:07
Again, 78 in Wynand Road for power lines across the roadway.
00:11
On 314 folks.
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Location mentioned:
Merrimac, WI 53561
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