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Car in ditch on I-290 near Elmwood exitErie County NY

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I-290, Amherst, NY

As discussed during the dispatch call, a single-car accident occurred eastbound on Interstate 290 near the Elmwood exit in Amherst, New York. The vehicle went into a ditch, but no injuries were reported. Emergency personnel confirmed the situation was under control, and other fire units were held in quarters.

Audio|Heard on: Amherst and Tonawanda Police and Fire Departments
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02:41
Transcript:
00:00
Seven fifty-six, we got for an accident.
00:02
It's gonna be like 290 east of that Elmwood exit for a vehicle in the ditch.
00:07
I cried at least about one person.
00:14
Road and Romley Road for a smoke detector activation in the office slash bathroom.
00:20
Eighteen (number withheld), Hammers Fire Club.
00:28
Hey, we're still at Bailey Nine Two.
00:30
Are you spotting?
00:33
Or Bailey Nine Two responding.
00:36
One 459. That's clear.
00:50
Manager called his alarm company and informed them that it was somebody vaping in the bathroom.
00:59
That's clear.
01:00
You can hold all my units in quarters at all Fairfax.
01:04
That's clear, all North Daly units can hold in quarters.
01:09
Amherst Hope Bailey Nine responding, copy that.
01:14
Hope Bailey Nine responding.
01:21
This section, when you get here, take the left lane.
01:29
Patient signed a release and we're back in service.
01:34
Patient signed a relief, Swarnville back in service at (number withheld) Amherst Fire Department.
01:39
Early nine two on location.
01:46
Be east at the 2 mi overpass, and I have a disabled motor vehicle in ditch.
01:52
Highway 19.
02:03
Go ahead.
02:05
Confirmed set off by VB.
02:07
System's been reset prior to me arriving.
02:15
That's clear. I'll pick up.
02:23
I'll be out with the disabled motor vehicle.
02:26
494, please.
02:31
Come on, let's see.
02:34
Four.
02:38
Plan that vehicle is New York (number withheld).

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I-290, Amherst, NY
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