Downed wire closes Highland Ave in Needham, Needham MA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Needham responded to a downed wire blocking the roadway on Highland Avenue near Island Avenue. Multiple vehicles may have struck the wire, and the road was closed as crews set up barricades and traffic cones. Authorities are working to determine whether the wire is electrical.
Audio|Heard on: Needham Police Operations - Primary
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01:56
Transcript:
00:00
Highland Avenue near Island Avenue.
00:05
Just took the third call for that wire, let us know if you need another car.
00:39
Central. Island Avenue is going to be shut down.
00:44
This wire is in the middle of the roadway completely.
00:52
Received. Is that going to be calm or electrical?
00:58
I wouldn't get out right now unless you know, but I saw two cars hit it and it's still connected.
01:21
Roger. I have one barricade.
01:23
I'm going to put it at Highland and Hunting for now.
01:50
I'm gonna block it off at the cruiser for now.
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Highland Ave, Needham, MA
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