Vehicle and train collide near University Ave, Minneapolis MN
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders managed a minor collision between a vehicle and a light rail train near University Avenue in Minneapolis. Debris was found on the tracks but no injuries were reported. The train sustained minor damage and the vehicle appeared movable without major towing assistance. Authorities coordinated with police before clearing the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Transportation Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Unknown, just a 2nd.
00:01
(name withheld), are you at University Avenue?
00:04
I'm here right now.
00:05
It's too clear for eastbound.
00:07
J movement.
00:10
Not at the moment.
00:11
There is debris.
00:12
I want to confirm with PD that they don't want to take pictures before I move anything.
00:15
Okay, yeah, let's know as we can move there.
00:18
Eastbound trains.
00:19
We can't move eastbound trains either.
00:21
All right, let's do it when the debris is clear and then PD can.
00:25
Okay, well these, I'll leave the eastbound for now.
00:27
That would be great.
00:29
Yeah, I will let you know as soon as I can.
00:30
We got PDs on the way.
00:32
No injuries at the scene.
00:33
Sounds like everyone on the train's okay.
00:35
Driver's okay. Perfect.
00:36
Train usable or need to be updated?
00:40
So yeah, train is slightly dented but otherwise okay.
00:44
Thank you.
00:45
(name withheld), I'm at Blue Line and I'm going to grab a call operator.
00:47
Do you think that car will have to be towed?
00:50
I'm not sure.
00:51
He drove it out of the tracks thankfully.
00:54
So I think it's probably movable, but I don't know whether he wants to try and tow it or not.
00:59
Copy. I'll continue with him.
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Location mentioned:
University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
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