Wires down and traffic blocked near James Drive, Leesport PA
Road ClosureThree wires are down near James Drive causing a traffic obstruction. Trees were removed before responders arrived. Vehicles are off to the side waiting for state police. A 20-year-old man fell during training at a nearby location and has ankle pain and vision issues. The roadway remains closed with one lane open. Power is out for a traffic light but not for residences.
Audio|Source: Berks County Emergency Services
03:12
Transcript:
00:00
Core radio for three wires down.
00:02
(number withheld).
00:08
Extrack. Traffic, project.
00:12
Traffic 25?
00:15
Drive at 25 is responding.
00:18
(number withheld).
00:24
Company seven.
00:28
Fp. Chapter 7 available from Union Township 3 now.
00:33
FAPE 7.
00:37
Trees removed prior to our arrival.
00:41
Vehicles off to the side wing PSP, 7 is available.
00:51
Bern Township, classic Harley-Davidson, near James Drive, across the West Leesport Road, the L.S.
00:59
Trauma, (number withheld), Bern Township, classic Harley-Davidson.
01:04
Near James Drive, cross a Wesley's Port Road.
01:08
Now at ALS trauma, (number withheld).
01:11
25-209, I'm responding.
01:14
75-7, copy.
01:16
Please trees remove, vehicles off the side waiting for PSP.
01:19
You're available, (number withheld).
01:22
Sorry, please, Captain 7, very recalling.
01:26
For sure, Hager 25.
01:28
Compt.
01:30
Ervada (number withheld) just wanted.
01:34
Available (number withheld).
01:36
Engine tanker 20 seconds.
01:39
Can you copy a MedEd and a Verizon pool number?
01:43
Go ahead.
01:46
Medhead (number withheld) and Verizon Pole 25.
01:56
The entire place are going to remain on scene.
01:59
You can show the entertainment available.
02:02
(number withheld), responding (number withheld).
02:07
(name withheld), 20-year-old male fell off the motorist role during training with ankle pain, unable to walk, and seated on his knees.
02:18
He is now complaining of his vision,
02:21
fuzzy, and seeing stops, and unable to see bright colors.
02:24
Outside of the building, near the service entrance,
02:28
under a porch,
02:29
sitting on a chair, under a hospital.
02:32
Okay.
02:33
Copy MedEd (number withheld) of Horizon 25.
02:39
Our wires pulled the pole, pulling to a residence, and the roadway going to remain closed, correct?
02:48
Pull the pool,
02:50
and residents are attached to the same line.
02:53
And fire police are running one lane through there.
02:57
Receive. You know if there's power outage.
03:02
Negative on the power average.
03:04
The power wire is for the traffic light, or street light.
03:10
Okay, receive, we'll make notification.
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Location mentioned:
Near James Dr, Leesport, PA 19533
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