Two-vehicle crash blocks westbound highway
TrafficTwo vehicles collided on the westbound side of the highway near power pole 267.2. Rescue and EMS responded. Occupants declined medical evaluation. The vehicles were blocking traffic and fire units were needed to block lanes and assist with towing.
Audio|Source: Eastern Columbia and Western Luzerne Fire and EMS
02:32
Transcript:
Request 80 westbound power 267[2].2: two vehicles, no injuries reported. Rescue is on the way at 2040[1]. 267 RASQ coming on the way at 2041. First call reporting two vehicles, one on each side of the highway, non-life-threatening injuries. Stand by for additional on the second call. Can I have fire 16 at the bridge, Hammered Town, open burning complaint. 2044. Medic 26 to 116 rescue. Rescue center. 7405. 116 rescue. The vehicle on the left side, the red port, will be a blocker as well; it's in traffic. Medic 26 to County. 26 coming. Spoke with occupants of both vehicles; neither wants to be evaluated. A blocker for the first vehicle; it will be a B.P and will be towed. Fire is still required during this time. We need fire to lane block. That'll be all.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
2040: Time marker (not a crime code)
[2]
267: Reference to highway marker or location
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Location mentioned:
Columbia County, PA
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