Scrap metal found on highway causing hazard, Poncha Springs CO
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TrafficScrap metal was found on Highway 50 near US 285, causing a road hazard. Earlier, a washer and dryer were also reported in the roadway. Units are coordinating debris removal.
Audio|Heard on: Chaffee County Public Safety
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00:47
Transcript:
00:00
Highway 50 at US 285 east now.
00:04
Looks like there's some scrap metal that's in the road.
00:07
Caller had to swerve around it to avoid damaging their tires.
00:10
There was a washer and dryer in the road earlier this morning.
00:16
It may be some leftover scrap metal.
00:21
We can check on that when we pass back through in about 30 minutes.
00:27
Message received.
00:31
Acknowledged.
00:37
Unit 277 reporting.
00:40
Noted.
00:42
Unit 43 estimates 5 to 10 minutes to reach the debris, so do not be concerned.
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Location mentioned:
US Hwy 285 & US-50, Poncha Springs, CO 81201
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