Tree falls on car and blocks Thompsons Lake Road

Heard on: Albany County NY Law Dispatch

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Responding to (number withheld) Thompsons Lake Road in the town of Berne.

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Caller states a large tree fell in the roadway, across most of the road, but one lane of traffic should be able to get by.

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States that the tree hit her car, no marking or sparking or smoke.

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Received.

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815.

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Four to five, dispatch.

00:22

Four two five.

00:25

In service, 2132 , traffic safety.

00:27

I can take that call for 424 .

00:30

Four two four, do you copy? Four two five.

00:34

I copy.

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Eight 17 . Four nine zero, dispatch.

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Do you want to start next available tow? Then we'll try to get it clear from the roadway.

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Received, 08:17 .

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Dispatch, 490 .

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Nine zero.

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Rensselaerville auto body is en route.

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Copy.

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Eight 20 . Dispatch 490 .

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We did attempt to advise him as well that the car was on wires.

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He hung up on us before we were able to do that.

2026-11-13 13:15 UTC

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Thompsons Lake Rd, East Berne, NY 12059

Tree falls on car and blocks Thompsons Lake Road

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a large tree down across most of Thompsons Lake Road in the town of Berne, leaving one lane passable. A caller said the tree struck her car, and the vehicle was later reported to be on utility wires. A tow truck was requested to help clear the roadway.

Tree falls on car and blocks Thompsons Lake Road

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