False severe car crash alert near Woodland Ave, Centralia WA


An automated alert from an iPhone reported a severe car crash near Woodland Ave. When responders checked the area, they found no evidence of a crash. The alert may have been triggered by the phone being dropped or falling from a vehicle.
Audio|Source: Centralia and Chehalis Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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This information comes from a cell phone automated alert reporting a severe car crash. If you see anything like that...
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Special from G48.
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C48.
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C48 from service.
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There is a location indicating a four vehicle crash.
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It's near the 2100 block of Woodland Circle.
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Within 5 meters of that location.
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I tried to call it back.
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This is voice, no.
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K-4-8, sell for this.
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Affirm, it's an iPhone.
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If it was dropped or fell off a car, it automatically sends a notification to 911.
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It always sends an automated message that the owner of the iPhone is involved in a severe car crash.
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You could hear traffic driving by, but nothing else.
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Sentinguished 48 to you in service.
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Location mentioned:
Near Woodland Ave, Centralia, WA 98531
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