Disabled sedan blocks railroad tracks in Cuero sparks urgent rescue, Cuero TX
TrafficA bluish-gray sedan disabled on railroad tracks near Old Gonzales and Old Yocom Roads causes a major safety hazard, with multiple people around and authorities coordinating train stoppage to remove the vehicle safely.
Audio|Source: DeWitt County Sheriff and Fire, Cuero Police and EMS
03:37
Transcript:
00:00
I have a call on Old Gonzales and Old Yocom Road.
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O'Gonzalez and Old Yocom Road.
00:05
I apologize if there's a disabled vehicle on the tracks.
00:08
It's a bluish-gray sedan.
00:10
There are about four people around the car.
00:13
A lady is inside and a male outside the vehicle, but it is on the train tracks.
00:23
Tim Ford, go ahead and notify rail authorities.
00:29
Bobby's just arrived and will be en route soon.
00:32
I am coming from Arizona, so will take some time.
00:39
It's a long distance.
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I'm so far away.
00:45
They are working on it.
00:49
Um,
00:51
Check if there is somebody closer available.
00:53
I am far away, and this is a big safety hazard.
01:00
David 302 will be heading to that location.
01:01
I will be around Old Gonzales and Old Yocom Road.
01:05
It's a bluish-gray sedan disabled on the tracks.
01:13
Clear, heading there now.
01:15
Kirst.
01:20
For clarity, that's behind the hospital, Craig.
01:26
No, not the one right behind the hospital.
01:31
Go down Old Gonzalez Road until it hits Old Yocom.
01:34
Yes, it's in that area.
01:36
Yes, it's there.
01:37
How many people are around?
01:46
We do not have the railroad crossing number yet.
01:52
These are usually located where the crossing is.
01:56
If you find it, provide it so I can contact the railroad. I will notify public service too.
02:06
Okay, I am here.
02:07
Let's confirm the location.
02:16
Markham, Texas.
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28.
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David Henry 5.
02:20
Mary 670. Take 3, 3 5, Mary 670.
02:29
Please put the vehicle in neutral or find a way to push it off the tracks.
02:41
Careful.
02:44
State is 8304.
02:46
Show me on scene as well.
02:49
Please.
02:50
Please.
02:59
Vice Dispatch confirms trains have stopped at the moment.
03:04
Turnpillar, thank you.
03:10
6 David 302.
03:13
Go ahead.
03:16
Truck is attempting to pull the vehicle off the tracks.
03:21
You can disregard any other units.
03:29
...128, clear your pick-out.
03:30
Okay.
03:32
We have the roadway clear.
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Location mentioned:
Old Yoakum Rd & Old Gonzales Rd, Cuero, TX 77954
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