Explosion leads to evacuations near Schuylkill Ave, Philadelphia PA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible explosion near 27th Street and Schuylkill Avenue in Philadelphia. Nearby homes were reportedly evacuated as a precaution, and traffic was diverted around Lombard Street and the surrounding area. Authorities noted no injuries at this time.
Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia PA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:20
Transcript:
00:00
We have a car (number withheld) blocking westbound traffic on Lombard, and we've got another car step to make sure they know they have to detour this (number withheld) bus.
00:10
I'm coming in.
00:12
Also, do you have any displaced residents?
00:16
(number withheld) Barney.
00:19
(number withheld) Barney, not sure the exact address.
00:21
But as far as I know, the residents have evacuated the home at this time.
00:34
(number withheld) thirty-two.
00:36
The neighbors near (number withheld) evacuated.
00:43
South of J.
00:46
Proceeding.
00:47
I was near (number withheld) south on myself and it's where we found it.
00:49
No injuries at this time.
00:51
The neighbors near (number withheld) were also evacuated.
00:57
Same unit three, have a founded explosion.
01:00
That's correct.
01:03
Received, we're en route.
01:07
(number withheld).
01:10
(number withheld).
01:12
Can we get a car to block off 27th and Schuylkill?
01:16
Block off 27th and Schuylkill.
01:18
(number withheld), 27th and Schuylkill block off traffic.
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Location mentioned:
S 27th St & Schuylkill Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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