multiple vehicles stuck on snow-covered hills block route, Essex County NY
TrafficMultiple vehicles, including a van, box truck, and tractor trailer, became stuck or sideways on snow-covered hills near Lincoln Pond Road and Route 73, blocking the road and requiring tow trucks and public works assistance.
Audio|Source: Essex County Police, Fire, and EMS - Southeast
02:55
Transcript:
00:00
Do you know if a tow from Mindville would be able to get through Lincoln Pond to get to you or if we should private ease?
00:11
That's probably a negative.
00:13
Both ways are filled with snow.
00:19
We might just need to wait for DPW to come through with the power truck.
00:25
We have a van.
00:28
Now three-quarters away up on 73 in the Cascades.
00:32
Stuck and out of the road just being on.
00:35
You can't make it up to help.
00:37
You can't make it up to help.
00:41
You're safe.
00:42
Stay tuned.
00:48
It looks like they might get the top of the hill where I'm at.
00:52
I'll advise for them.
00:55
State DOT is out tending to the roads.
00:59
It'll only be a matter of time until they can get there.
01:04
Okay, thank you very much to dispatch.
01:08
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01:09
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01:17
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01:22
Is this going to north-down, southbound like that, is not connected to the internet?
01:27
They were headed northbound, however, they're in the median.
01:34
Racing... (number withheld).
01:39
This will be in the route for that cell.
01:46
(number withheld).
01:48
Zero 74 and County Route 56.
01:55
Got a report of a tractor trailer sideways on the hill.
02:04
(number withheld).
02:06
(number withheld).
02:16
26 that much.
02:20
27-1-0.
02:22
Can I get next available for a tow back to their lot? Vehicle is going to be at the entrance of the Lincoln Pond campsite.
02:32
Unoccupied operator is going to have third party pick them up.
02:39
Are you see if a tow from mine that could get in from that location or if I need to go the other direction?
02:46
Better off trying the other direction.
02:48
I believe there's still a car stuck on the hill.
02:51
I believe there might be a box truck blocking E-town site as well.
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Location mentioned:
Lincoln Pond Rd, Elizabethtown, NY
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