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Motor vehicle crash with downed power lines near New City RoadWest Milford NJ

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New City Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480

According to the dispatch call, a motor vehicle crash occurred on Route 23 North near New City Road, south of Echo Lake. Additional cleanup and fire assistance are required. Emergency personnel are advised to use caution due to downed or low hanging power lines and to position fire trucks in front of the tow truck safely.

Audio|Heard on: West Milford Police
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02:9
Transcript:
00:00
One company's one and four respond 23 North, north of New City Road, south of Echo Lake for motor vehicle crash additional cleanup is needed or near your mile marker 19.
00:18
With the fire to pump you know, they have to pull in front of the tow truck, correct the power.
00:25
The fire has to pull in front of the tow truck.
00:27
The fire has to pull in front of the tow truck, correct?
00:39
Okay, for a motor vehicle in front of the tow truck, it looks right, fine, the race.
00:54
District 4 response.
00:59
Gracie, that is for the sergeant.
01:00
You must pull in front of the tow truck.
01:03
Any use question, there's lines down or low hanging.
01:08
Question 4, did you copy that? Question 4, did you copy that?
01:27
23 North Ramsey Corps and the U-turner.
01:32
You must pull in front of the tow truck and use cautioners lines down.
01:42
How many?
01:47
Chief watch respondent.
02:04
You must pull in front of the tow truck and use caution their lines down.

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New City Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480

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Incident Timeline

  1. Scene update and tow truck coordination
  2. Location confirmation and continued caution
  3. District 4 response and safety advisories
  4. Instructions for fire apparatus positioning
  5. Crash location and response details provided
  6. Dispatch requests fire department for cleanup

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