Garbage truck caught on power lines shuts Voorhees Street, Amsterdam NY
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a garbage truck caught on power lines on Voorhees Street caused an electrical problem. Amsterdam Fire Department and National Grid responded. The street was closed until further notice.
Audio|Heard on: Amsterdam Police Department
Listen to dispatch call
00:46
Transcript:
00:00
I have a garbage truck on Voorhees Street that is hooked on power lines.
00:06
AFD is going to be standing by with me.
00:08
National Grid is in route.
00:11
The truck is causing an electrical issue.
00:13
The truck can not move.
00:14
I have a 28 and a client ID when ready.
00:21
So that would be 28.
00:24
28 commercial is going to be (number withheld), (name withheld).
00:30
(number withheld), (name withheld).
00:32
Client ID when ready.
00:34
So that would you, Clown ID.
00:40
(number withheld).
00:43
(number withheld).
00:44
Voorhees Street is going to be shut down.
00:45
Till further.
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Location mentioned:
Voorhees St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
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