Elevator stuck at reading library resolved safely, Reading MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, an elevator was stuck on the second floor at the Middlesex Avenue Library in Reading. Fire and police responded and fixed the issue safely without any injuries.
Audio|Heard on: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Reading Police and Fire units.
00:02
64 Middlesex Avenue Library for the possible elevator entrapment.
00:08
The elevator is stuck on the 2nd floor, it's not opening.
00:14
96 copies.
00:17
Received.
00:22
Engine 4 is responding to the library, 64 Middlesex Ave.
00:27
Investigation. Engine 4 be advised, call came in from Alarm Central.
00:33
They stated that they got a signal in the elevator and did not make any contact with anybody inside.
00:49
Reading Fire, Ladder 1.
00:53
Turn ladder one.
00:58
Medic one will be transporting to Winchester Hospital and ladder one will be clear.
01:05
Medic one transporting a winch at the ladder one.
01:13
It's unsafe.
01:17
Six.
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Nine, six to writing.
01:27
Nine, six.
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I'll be arriving in the library.
01:32
Received.
01:38
Nine, six, writing.
01:40
Answering nine, six.
01:42
I've cleared the library.
01:43
FD was able to fix that issue.
01:46
Received.
01:58
This is a good intent call.
02:00
We're clear back in service.
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:
Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA 01867
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