Four people rescued from stuck elevator in New Bedford, New Bedford MA
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Rescue / EntrapmentAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS responded to Trip Towers in New Bedford for four people trapped in an elevator near Ruth Street. The elevator was on the ground or first floor. Responders safely removed all individuals, and operations confirmed both elevator cars were functioning properly afterward.
Audio|Heard on: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
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03:24
Transcript:
00:00
Control 23.
00:02
23.
00:04
With the fire department at Trip Towers for four people stuck in the elevator ground floor.
00:11
Parties stuck in an elevator.
00:12
We're building a call now for Engine Six, Ladder Three.
00:35
Island dispatching, Ladder Three, Engine Six, Unit Two.
00:37
Trip Towers, near Ruth Street.
00:39
Still four parties stuck in the elevator.
00:42
Once again, Island dispatching, Ladder Three, Engine Six, and Unit Two.
00:46
Trip Towers, near Ruth Street.
00:47
Got multiple parties stuck on the elevator across East Rodney and Abbott.
01:07
It's possibly ground or the first floor.
02:23
Chief, we just got a call from one of the parties stating that the elevator did stop moving again.
03:08
Everyone's out of the car.
03:10
Tested both elevator cars, both functioning properly.
03:20
Copy that. Chief, all parties out of the elevator.
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Location mentioned:
Ruth St, New Bedford, MA 02744
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