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Traffic accident at East 51st and Massachusetts

Heard on: Lake County South Fire Dispatch

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Medic 9860, Engine 9010, Battalion Chief 9301.

2/26/2026 02:34 PM

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Massachusetts St & E 51st Ave, Gary, IN 46409

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Two-vehicle injury crash at East 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street

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2/26/2026 02:36 PM

Massachusetts St & E 51st Ave, Gary, IN 46409

As discussed during the dispatch call, responders dispatched to a two-vehicle traffic accident at East 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street. A child was reportedly seated on an adult’s lap in one vehicle; smoke was noted from a car, and no extrication was required.

Crash at 51st & Massachusetts with possible injuries; child reportedly on driver’s lap; vehicle smoking

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2/26/2026 02:31 PM

Massachusetts St & E 51st Ave, Gary, IN 46409

As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were sent to a traffic collision near 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street. Radio traffic indicated possible personal injury; a child may have been sitting on the driver’s lap. The vehicle reportedly appeared to be smoking after the crash.

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Traffic reported near Massachusetts St & E 51st Ave, Gary, IN 46409 on Feb 26, 2026, 2:34 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible traffic accident near East 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street in Gary. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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Recent Traffic Incidents in Gary, IN

Two-vehicle injury crash at East 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street

Crash at 51st & Massachusetts with possible injuries; child reportedly on driver’s lap; vehicle smoking

Two-vehicle injury crash at East 51st and Massachusetts

Traffic crash at East 51st and Massachusetts

Neighbor requests welfare check at W 52nd Ave and Broadway

Two-vehicle injury crash at East 51st Avenue and Massachusetts Street

Crash at 51st & Massachusetts with possible injuries; child reportedly on driver’s lap; vehicle smoking

Two-vehicle injury crash at East 51st and Massachusetts

Traffic crash at East 51st and Massachusetts

Neighbor requests welfare check at W 52nd Ave and Broadway