Tree and power lines block Mountain Road, Dauphin County PA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a road closure on Mountain Road near Route 225 and Lehman Road in Halifax Township after a large tree fell on a vehicle, bringing down power and communication lines. No injuries were reported. All lanes were blocked, and PennDOT was requested to assist with clearing the obstruction and managing electrical hazards.
Audio|Heard on: Dauphin PA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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02:58
Transcript:
00:00
Rush 29. Rush 29.
00:02
We're going to be on scene.
00:04
We have a communication line blocking a lane.
00:08
We have a tree down and a primary line down.
00:12
Okay.
00:15
County, engine 341 is going to be able.
00:19
Engine 341. Engine 341.
00:21
Rush 29, Coyne County.
00:25
Rush 29.
00:28
Mountain Road is going to be closed between Route 225 and Lehman.
00:34
Okay.
00:36
Okay.
00:39
County, engine 47, driver only.
00:43
Engine 47.
00:46
County, Chief 38th, en route.
00:51
Copy 38.
00:56
Large tree fell on a vehicle.
00:58
The vehicle is disabled.
01:00
ESB is going out without.
01:01
They asked someone to go out and get the tree off of it.
01:04
Nobody was injured.
01:08
Okay, I copy.
01:09
Can you go ahead and start PennDOT? If it's a large tree, we're probably going to need PennDOT up there with a loader.
01:14
Okay.
01:16
County, Rush 29.
01:21
I have a PPL pole (number withheld) when you're ready.
01:26
Copy that.
01:30
(number withheld).
01:38
Back out.
01:40
There is a tree blocking both lanes and the primary line is hanging over the road.
01:45
Township will be bringing up cones momentarily.
01:51
Tanker 47 is on location.
01:54
Tanker 44.
01:57
Rush 29 to county.
02:00
Rush 29.
02:03
For the box area, I have an updated location near a mile marker.
02:10
I know.
02:13
(name withheld), Tanker 47, can you copy your call number?
02:17
Hi. Hello.
02:21
(number withheld).
02:27
A large tree brought down the electrical lines.
02:34
County, engine 47 on location.
02:37
Engine 47. Engine 47.
02:42
Okay.
02:43
That has already been notified.
02:44
There is not a truck.
02:48
I copy.
02:49
At this time, could you dispatch Perry Traffic 2 to shut down the northern side of the mountain and fire police from 29 to shut down their side until we get this straightened out?
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Location mentioned:
Lehman Rd, Halifax Township, PA 17032
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