Sinkhole causes flooding near South Albany Ave, Chicago IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a sinkhole with a possible water main break near South Albany Avenue. A white SUV was reportedly sinking, and several nearby properties appeared to be flooding. Fire and city services were contacted to address the issue.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 10
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Let's start coming over as a generic ticket.
00:02
Near South Albany Avenue.
00:06
Caller said there is a sinkhole and water main break.
00:09
The complainant's white SUV is caving into the ground.
00:11
They are not in the vehicle, but multiple properties on the block are flooding.
00:16
They were instructed not to attempt to move the vehicle.
00:20
Fire is going to notify the water department.
00:21
Streets and Sanitation is also notified.
00:23
Nothing further.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
S Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
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