Two-vehicle crash damages utility pole on Hidden Valley Road, Mertztown PA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a two-vehicle crash occurred near Hidden Valley Road and State Street, damaging a utility pole that remains live with power. The roadway is closed, and Met-Ed has been notified to address the power issue. One patient was evaluated at the scene; no fire or emergency medical services were required.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County Fire / EMS
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02:55
Transcript:
00:00
We should be arriving about a minute.
00:07
Rescue engine 46.
00:10
At this time, we get one patient for his evaluation.
00:14
The pole,
00:15
does not have a pole number on? I can give you an address at the nearest pole number your wish.
00:23
Is it close to 31 Douglas Church Road?
00:27
That's offensive.
00:30
Copy, describe the damage, and is this med ed?
00:36
It appears that it's going to be a med-ed.
00:41
Copy is power on in the area? Is the road closed and is it cracked at the base?
00:49
Currently at the roadway shut down, power is still on in the area.
00:55
Copy road will be closed, power is on in the area.
00:59
Correct.
01:04
Or chief final.
01:07
Chief Pilot.
01:08
Chief Pilot.
01:11
The fire police crash at Hidden Valley.
01:13
Both vehicles are on Hidden Valley Road.
01:14
Nothing is in State Street.
01:16
Advice PSP, they're going to need one for a tow.
01:19
It will be a mini vet.
01:21
That's one for a telephone for Stade Street in Valley Road, correct?
01:26
That's correct.
01:27
Cut-and-dry rear end.
01:30
Message received.
01:36
That's Mike (number withheld).
01:39
Mc(number withheld).
01:42
Per PV, no fire or EMS required.
01:44
You can place the assignment available.
01:47
Firm Augustus relayed the assignments available, 1650.
01:51
Chief 5, I'm arriving on location.
01:54
I copy that, direct.
01:55
We place Company 5 available.
01:56
Company 5 also available, 1640.
02:04
6531, Chief 29.
02:11
(Name withheld) is only one copy, thank you.
02:17
Right engine 46 perks.
02:21
Go ahead, thanks.
02:22
Is the pole still standing being supported by the wires?
02:28
It's currently leaning over the roadway supported by the cable into wires, says yes.
02:35
Receive, that is notified.
02:37
Thank you.
02:44
S-216 perks?
02:48
That works.
02:50
Met-Ed notified; we have a confirmation number.
02:52
They are in store mode but we'll try and get someone to their club evaluated.
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:
State St & Hidden Valley Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539
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