Flooding causes cars to enter southbound lanes, Norfolk VA


The audio reports flooding at an intersection that has covered a traffic signal. Vehicles are driving through the water and crossing into the southbound lanes, creating a traffic hazard. Callers discuss sending an officer and contacting streets and bridges to block the road after confirmation.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Police Dispatch - 1st Precinct
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Transcript:
There's a signal that is flooded at the location and the vehicles are driving over, crossing into the southbound lanes. Are we dispatching on that? Yes, Singapore. We will dispatch an officer over there. Once we confirm that is actually happening, I'll call streets and bridges to see if we can have that road blocked. I just need to confirm first. Signal 4. Where there, 137? 37, (name withheld).
There's a signal that is flooded at the location and the vehicles are driving over, crossing into the southbound lanes. Are we dispatching on that? Yes, Singapore. We will dispatch an officer over there. Once we confirm that is actually happening, I'll call streets and bridges to see if we can have that road blocked. I just need to confirm first. Signal 4. Where there, 137? 37, (name withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Larchmont Crescent & Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23508
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