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Two-vehicle injury crash at East 51st and Massachusetts

Heard on: Lake IN Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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Ninety-ten and ninety-three oh one for the PI accident, East 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street.

2/26/2026 02:35 PM

Traffic

Massachusetts St & E 51st Ave, Gary, IN 46409

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Two-vehicle injury crash at East 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street

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2/26/2026 02:36 PM

Massachusetts St & E 51st Ave, Gary, IN 46409

As discussed during the dispatch call, responders dispatched to a two-vehicle traffic accident at East 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street. A child was reportedly seated on an adult’s lap in one vehicle; smoke was noted from a car, and no extrication was required.

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2/26/2026 02:34 PM

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible traffic accident near East 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street in Gary. Responding units included medical and fire personnel. No additional details were confirmed at the time of the report.

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2/26/2026 02:34 PM

Massachusetts St & E 51st Ave, Gary, IN 46409

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services, including medic, engine, and battalion units, were dispatched to a reported traffic accident near East 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street in Gary, Indiana. The situation appears to involve a roadway collision and was logged at approximately 16:36 hours.

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AI Summary

Traffic reported near Massachusetts St & E 51st Ave, Gary, IN 46409 on Feb 26, 2026, 2:35 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported personal injury traffic collision near East 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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