Metal Chain Dragging on Roadway Causes Traffic Hazard at Highway 101 South and King Salmon Avenue Offramp

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported at the Highway 101 South and King Salmon Avenue Offramp. A metal chain was dragging on the roadway, sparking and creating a dangerous situation. The chain was approximately 3 feet long and posed a hazard to passing vehicles. The California Highway Patrol was notified and dispatched to address the situation.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 5:49 p.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


5:45 p.m.
[4] METAL CHAIN ON FLATBED DRAGGING ON RDWY
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[5] SPARKS COMING FROM RDWY
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[6] 3 FT OF METAL CHAIN DRAGGING
5:51 p.m.
[12] 1039 EPD

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