Traffic lights flash red after power outage, Batavia NY
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible power outage caused the traffic light at the intersection of Main Street and Oak Street in Batavia to flash red. Drivers reportedly failed to stop at the flashing signal, creating unsafe traffic conditions. A responder arrived on the scene and considered contacting state authorities to help reset the light.
Audio|Heard on: Genesee NY Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:46
Transcript:
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Apparently the power went out.
00:02
The light at Oak and Main is flashing red on Main Street.
00:07
Apparently no one's treating it as a stop sign.
00:10
People are just blowing to the light.
00:13
Copy, I'm on scene now.
00:16
All right.
00:17
One six seven.
00:19
Go ahead.
00:21
That light is on flash.
00:23
I'm going to try to reset it.
00:24
I don't know if I have a key though.
00:25
Can you contact the state? I believe they have an option to reset that.
00:33
Is it state or is it wastewater?
00:37
I believe it's state DOT.
00:42
We can also check,
00:43
place wastewater to be sure.
00:45
All right.
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:
W Main St & Oak St, Batavia, NY 14020
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