Minor bus collision at Jefferson and McDonald, New London CT
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a bus was involved in a minor rear-end collision with another vehicle near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and McDonald Street in New London. The bus driver and passengers were checked, and police along with a road supervisor were notified. No serious injuries were mentioned, and the bus operator followed safety procedures at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: New London CT Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:39
Transcript:
00:00
I went out of the bus to check out the accident with the car that rear-ended me.
00:07
It's my bus.
00:08
Okay, I went to check my bus.
00:10
Her car is broken.
00:14
Ten four, I'll call the police and the road supervisor is on his way.
00:21
All right, ten four.
00:23
All right.
00:25
So I am on Jefferson.
00:27
So just let them know Jefferson at McDonald Street.
00:31
That's where I'm at.
00:33
10-4. 10-4, I copy that.
00:36
Just ask your passengers if everybody is okay and hand out some courtesy cars.
00:45
Well, okay.
00:46
I didn't actually want anything.
00:47
I will do that right now.
00:49
I forgot to let you know there was a car coming the wrong way, so I slowed down so he could go the other way, and that's when she hit me.
01:02
There was a car, so that's why I thought she hit me because there was a car coming my way.
01:06
Once you check the camera, you'll see it.
01:09
Run twelve, do me a favor.
01:11
Take your triangles out, or walk in the direction of the cars coming with the triangles on your chest, then place them down and walk backwards.
01:20
How cool? I'll do that right now.
01:22
Don't forget, check on the passengers first.
01:26
All right, no problem.
01:29
Okay, has everyone said they’re good?
01:32
Ten four.
01:33
I'm off Bank Street, New London.
01:34
I'll be there in about a minute.
01:37
Ten four. I'm going to put on my triangles now.
01:39
Thank you.
Disclaimer:
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:
McDonald St & Jefferson Ave, New London, CT 06320
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