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Power lines trap driver in vehicle near Elmwood AveErie County NY

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audio iconMedical Emergency
Elmwood Ave, New York

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a possible electrical hazard near Elmwood Ave, where a man was trapped in a vehicle beneath downed power lines. He was instructed to stay inside the car while waiting for National Grid to handle the situation.

Audio|Heard on: Town of Evans Police & Fire
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00:38
Transcript:
00:00
With the same call on Elmwood, (number withheld).
00:03
We have a man in his vehicle with power lines down on his car.
00:09
I don't know if this is an emergent call for National Grid or not.
00:13
He is remaining in the car right now.
00:17
Copy. It appears they stopped answering.
00:20
We are going to try and call them again?
00:25
Copy.
00:31
Just to confirm, Chief (number withheld) Elmwood?
00:36
Correct. I told him to remain in the car.

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Elmwood Ave, New York

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