Route 1 traffic halted after multi-vehicle crash, Chester VA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle accident near Route 1 and Bermuda Crossroad Lane in Chester, Virginia. Both directions of Route 1 were shut down due to the crash. The response was marked as a Priority 1 event, indicating a potentially life-threatening situation. Crews including Rescue 214 and other units established Route 1 Command and remained on scene to manage traffic and provide assistance.
Audio|Heard on: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Dispatch
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01:9
Transcript:
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We have northbound Route 1 shut down.
00:06
It's 214, copy on scene, multi-vehicle accident, Route 1 command, traffic shutdown both ways.
00:12
And what was the additional unit you wanted?
00:16
You had Rescue 214 for blocking apparatus from the northbound side and shutdown.
00:27
the southbound lanes.
00:29
Acknowledged.
00:33
Just 4-9-215 on scene, we'll have Elphoon 1.
00:39
9215 on scene with the Route 1 Command at 1638.
00:48
Rescue 214, MVA.
00:50
MVA, Route 1 and Bermuda Crossroad Lane.
00:53
Priority 1[1].
00:55
Rescue 214 MVA, Route 1 and Bermuda Crossroad Lane, Cross Street Bermuda Crossroad Lane, Fire District 14.
01:07
Priority 1[1], 1638.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Priority 1: Highest-priority response, potentially life-threatening
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Location mentioned:
Bermuda Crossroad Ln & Rte 1, Chester, VA 23831
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