Two-car crash knocks down power lines on Portage Rd, Kalamazoo MI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-car crash near Portage Road in Kalamazoo, close to Clinton and Hayes Park. One vehicle struck a pole, bringing down power lines that were reportedly sparking. Injuries were mentioned, including someone complaining of back pain. Utility services were notified to handle the damaged lines.
Audio|Heard on: Kalamazoo MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
City to Engine Two, Rescue Two, Station Two, need you on an unknown injury accident.
00:04
Near Portage Road in Kalamazoo.
00:07
Two-car accident, one vehicle into a pole.
00:10
Transformers and power lines may be down and sparking.
00:14
Engine Two, Rescue Two, Station Two, you are due on an accident.
00:17
Cross streets are Clinton and Hayes Park.
00:19
Time 1755.
00:22
City to Engine Two and units on scene, Portage Road, notifying utility company.
00:31
Life on scene, Portage.
00:34
Life on scene, Portage?
00:36
Go ahead, sir.
00:39
We have a second person upset.
00:40
We have an additional person complaining of back pain.
00:43
Med Two will be just fine.
00:46
We'll get them.
00:48
Two zero.
00:51
Do you know if we have medical units en route yet?
00:55
Doesn't look like they've been called.
00:56
How many do you need?
00:59
Start with two.
01:01
All right.
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Location mentioned:
Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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