Train blocks South Broadway crossing in Butler, Butler IN
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Butler responded to a long-term blockage on South Broadway where a train had been stationary for several hours. They attempted to contact the railroad company for an explanation, but no response was received. The situation remained unresolved as of the communication.
Audio|Heard on: DeKalb County Sheriff, Fire / EMS, Auburn and Garrett Police / Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:43
Transcript:
00:00
If you can contact Norfolk Southern,
00:03
there are complaints regarding the tracks being blocked,
00:07
near South Broadway.
00:09
I guess it's been that way for a couple hours.
00:14
I'm clear. I've taken a couple complaints on it.
00:16
I'm not sure what they'll be able to tell me, but I can call them if you wish.
00:20
Yeah,
00:24
if you just call them and make sure they're aware.
00:30
I'm sure they're aware their trains are on the tracks.
00:33
Yeah,
00:36
I guess we're just trying to see what the hold up is.
00:42
Central 23, 1023.
00:45
Clear.
00:48
Central 4, 1041, GKB.
01:01
Point 243. 2243.
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The advantage is no longer on 243.
01:10
2243. 2243.
01:16
2023. 10.203, 1028, 228 out in Michigan, semi.
01:23
228 out of Michigan. 222. 23, guys.
01:26
Michigan apportion plate (number withheld).
01:32
You come back to a freight liner.
01:38
1723, I'm showing a 2019 freightliner to new concept transport out of Ann Arbor.
01:51
I'll be a G76 and G78.
01:55
Okay.
02:01
Central 23, 1027 out of Ohio is going to be a CDL by OLN when ready.
02:08
23, you're going to have to standby.
02:09
I'm on with the railroad company for (number withheld).
02:11
It'll be a minute.
02:13
Twenty-nine.
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7 central.
02:22
Very seven.
02:24
I've been placed on hold.
02:25
She advised that the Mayor of Butler has called them several times and the train dispatcher has not communicated with the person I'm talking to as to why.
02:36
And she's telling me now after taking me off hold that they are still not answering.
02:40
So I still have no answer as to why a train is on the train tracks.
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Location mentioned:
S Broadway St, Butler, IN 46721
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