Possible hazardous materials concern near Geryville Pike, Pennsburg PA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded near Geryville Pike in Pennsburg for a medical issue involving a person who needed hospital transport for a transfusion but could not drive. While responding, crews also handled a possible hazardous materials concern after a canister containing calcium carbide and anhydrous chemicals was discovered in a home's basement. Occupants were advised to remain outside as a precaution.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery County Police, Fire and EMS - Region 3
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03:24
Transcript:
00:00
Can you put me on location near Geryville Pike, Pennsburg? And can you dispatch me an ambulance to this location?
00:18
Patient needs to get to the ER, was phoned by a doctor, needs a transfusion as soon as possible.
00:24
Unable to do it on his own to get to a vehicle.
01:02
Caller found a canister of calcium carbide and anhydrous in a bottle.
01:06
They're concerned that it might explode due to moisture around the canister.
01:10
It's in the basement.
01:11
Everyone is to wait outside.
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Location mentioned:
Geryville Pike, Pennsburg, PA 18073
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