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Drain cover creates temporary road hazard on Main St

Heard on: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
00:54
00:00
All right, could you let the DPW know we're right in front of (place withheld) in the middle of the road?
audio iconRoad Closure
Main St, Reading, MA 01867
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a drain cover became dislodged on Main Street near a restaurant, causing a temporary road hazard. An officer remained at the scene with vehicle lights activated to ensure safety while public works staff responded to replace the cover.

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