Bridge damaged after truck incident near New Hope, New Hope PA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a tractor trailer reportedly drove through the Lambertville toll area at high speed, damaging a protective structure on the bridge connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The vehicle came to a stop on the New Hope side. Authorities responded to manage traffic, assess damage, and coordinate repairs. Bridge inspection and maintenance teams were requested, and state police were notified.
Audio|Heard on: Northampton PA Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:49
Transcript:
00:00
Control center at Lambertville, we just had a tractor or the tractor trailer blow through here doing like 40.
00:06
He damaged the headache board on the Lambertville side and is currently stopped on the New Hope side.
00:13
Received (number withheld).
00:16
Control Sergeant Kelly, tag (number withheld) radio check.
00:20
You're live clear at (number withheld).
00:22
All right, I'm at group one today so I'll let you know what's there.
00:28
Received (number withheld).
00:31
Go ahead.
00:32
This is going to be a person experiencing homelessness.
00:34
Could you see if (name withheld) can come up here and transport them off the highway?
00:38
Received, stand by.
00:40
Control center, Lambertville, damage report.
00:43
The headache board is down and hanging from one side in the New Jersey-bound lane at this time.
00:50
Request maintenance.
00:51
Received (number withheld).
00:54
Control center, do you have service? Go ahead.
00:58
I have a tractor trailer.
00:59
Whoever, I have it over here on the.
01:00
... I was wondering if you had to call TSP Bank.
01:03
License plate is (number withheld).
01:12
Received (number withheld).
01:14
PA, situation requested please.
01:18
Received. Where exactly is that tractor trailer right now?
01:22
We're on the (public location withheld) side.
01:26
Received (number withheld).
01:31
We'll be sure to advise reporting PSK that there is damage to the bridge.
01:37
The headache board on the New Jersey side has been damaged and is hanging from just one side of the board.
01:45
Obstructing traffic.
01:46
Going to commence a bridge inspection at this time.
02:45
State police were notified.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
New Hope, PA 18938
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