Multi-vehicle crash with multiple serious injuries on 18th Street, Boca Raton FL
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on westbound 18th Street near the railroad tracks. Multiple patients suffered serious injuries requiring extrication. Three patients are confirmed, and a highest-level trauma alert was activated for critical injuries. Emergency teams are on scene managing the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Boca Raton Fire Rescue
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04:29
Transcript:
00:00
There is a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle severely damaged and one with minor damage.
00:06
Additional rescue units are needed.
00:07
One person is on the ground.
00:08
Evaluation is underway.
00:09
Engine 8 will be in command.
00:11
The incident is on westbound lanes near the railroad tracks.
00:15
All incoming units to prepare for extrication.
00:25
Two people are trapped inside a vehicle.
00:30
Confirming if more rescue teams are needed.
00:39
Checking availability of additional rescue units.
01:14
Vehicle accident reported.
02:00
Initial report indicates three patients involved until confirmed.
02:13
Confirmed three patients.
02:31
Rescue 5 is assigned to the vehicle accident near 18th Street.
02:59
Vehicles are cleared to proceed westbound on 18th Street.
04:00
Secondary trauma alert[1] activated for critical patients.
04:13
Trauma alert patient located in vehicle farthest behind other emergency vehicles.
Police codes explained
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[1]
trauma alert: Highest-level trauma activation for critical patients
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
SW 18th St, Boca Raton, FL 33486
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