Person freed after elevator malfunction at hospital, Haverhill MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue crews responded to Merrimack Medical Center near Brown Street for an elevator malfunction. One person was trapped in the elevator for about 20 minutes before the doors opened. A lockout was later required to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Merrimack Valley Police, Fire and EMS
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01:50
Transcript:
00:00
Attention Rescue One, respond to near Brown Street Merrimack Medical Center.
00:06
Possibly the 3rd floor for the elevator rescue.
00:09
Attention Rescue One, respond at near Brown Street Merrimack Medical Center.
00:14
Possibly on the 3rd floor for the elevator rescue.
00:20
Still responding.
00:24
Still responding.
00:31
Can you be eight to six full fire? Engine one responding near Gorham Street for the alarm.
00:42
Engine one responding near Gorham Street for the alarm.
00:46
There are a little connector.
01:07
All right, there’s only one person at Jay’s and he’s moving along.
01:10
I also moved along a group of people on Chapel Street.
01:15
Put me up how to direct the police 37, Charles.
01:22
I want to keep seeing things.
01:24
Don’t pull the fire strong.
01:32
Rescue 1-400.
01:35
Rescue 1-800 for 400.
01:38
That person in the elevator called back.
01:42
The elevator doors did open up.
01:44
You’re probably going to have to lock it out.
01:46
(Name withheld) said she was stuck in that elevator approximately 20 minutes.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Brown St, Haverhill, MA 01830
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