Tractor-trailer accident leads to road closure in Barto, Barto PA


A tractor-trailer was involved in a traffic accident in Washington Township. The trailer is hanging off the road, causing a full closure of Old Route 100 near Cuppie Lane and Sycamore Road. There may be injuries, and there is a language barrier affecting communication.
Audio|Source: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
01:53
Transcript:
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Washington Township having of 2378 Old Route 100 from the Cuppie Lane and 2ndmere Road. Motor vehicle accident on an injury. Station 98, attack, 97, rescue under 97. Our police 397 and then 8505-0553, Washington Attachia. Carrier, 38, old route 100, from Cuppie Lane and Sycamore Road. Water Bayo Act is on the injuries, actual trailer of return, 03030.
00:28
297, 2378 all right 100. Epity 97, Rout, Rout, 140. 2370 on the road 100, it's going to be on the bridge over the creek. Track the trailer return. There's a language barrier. Clark came in from a passerby, not sure the occupant was injured. It was diaphoretic. Did it see anything leaking from the vehicle. PSB's got a phone again. Very soon.
00:58
9853 and round 0334 you get the additional? Farmer. All right see. Mark, Stephanie 97 is on scene. All right see. Farberts, Captain 97 just kept up saying the vehicle is not to return. Mark it on scene 0342. Affirmative. The tractor is a detached.
01:27
from the trailer. Trailer's hanging partially all the side of the road. Tony Fire Police shut down Old 100 at Sycamore and Forgedale.
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Location mentioned:
Near Old Rte 100, Barto, PA 19504
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