Two-car crash on Route 15 near VT-289 in Essex

Heard on: Chittenden County Rural/Semi Rural Dispatch

01:42

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00:00

Essex Rescue, Essex Town Fire, Town First Response, and PD to respond in the area of Route 15 and 289.

00:08

We had a 911 caller that reported a two-car accident, unknown everything.

00:12

Caller then disconnected.

00:13

Repeating, Essex Rescue, Essex Town Fire, and PD respond in the area of Route 15 and 289 for a car motor vehicle accident, unknown everything.

00:22

Time on scene 1631.

00:45

Rescue will be the incoming ambulance for them.

00:59

Shower dispatch, Richmond Rescue respond into Essex Town Route 15 at VT-289 for a two-car crash, unknown everything.

01:18

Shower dispatch,

01:20

Richmond Rescue respond primary.

01:22

Into Essex Route 15 at 289, I believe this will be near Maplefields and McDonald's for two car crash, unknown everything.

01:35

Shelburne, this is Acknowledges and we are responding.

01:38

Are we primary?

01:41

You are primary.

7/8/2026 01:12 PM

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VT-289, Essex, VT 05452

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

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported two-car crash near Route 15 and VT-289 in Essex. A 911 caller reported the collision and then disconnected, and the extent of any injuries was unknown. Multiple rescue and fire units were dispatched, with one ambulance serving as the primary responder.