Tree limb blocks road and damages utility lines, Raleigh NC


A large tree limb has fallen near Spring Forest Rd and New Market Way on Duke Power utility lines. The limb hangs on the communication wires, partially blocking the road and creating a hazard. A vehicle is disabled at the scene and unable to move. Authorities have requested tree removal and police traffic control.
Audio|Source: Wake County Fire
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Transcript:
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I have a Duke Power line poll number for you when you're ready.
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It's on near Spring Forest Rd and New Market Way.
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You also need a tree cutting service.
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Parks and Rec to come out here and cut down the tree.
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We'll have the phone number.
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M as in Mary, A as in Alpha, S as in Sam, (number withheld),
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(number withheld),
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it's a Duke.
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Tim, or is the pole or the lines down or is it just resting on the lines?
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They are hanging down.
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They are still connected to one another, but the tree limb is hanging in the middle of it.
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And you're going to need police out here for the traffic control.
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And you need parking wrecks to cut down the limb.
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It's a half of a tree.
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Location mentioned:
Spring Forest Rd & New Market Way, Raleigh, NC 27615
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