Vehicle crashes and driver trapped with smoke at Central Ave, Portage IN
TrafficA vehicle crashed near Central Avenue. The driver was initially unconscious and later conscious but unable to speak. Smoke was coming from the vehicle, causing concern it might be from a fire or radiator leak. The driver was trapped inside, and a nearby homeowner tried to pry open the door. Extrication efforts were needed, and emergency services responded. The driver was transported to a medical facility.
Audio|Source: Porter County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Permit Portage Potish Battalion 5, Portage Engine 3, and Portage Rescue 3.
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Priority 1[1].
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Motor vehicle crash.
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Unknown injury.
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At near Central Avenue.
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Time out 2032.
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(number withheld)
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188 188 188 to 14 to continue an additional caller advised the driver is now conscious but unable to speak.
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The caller initially stated the SUV was pulling away and advised it pulled over.
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Ails around the roadway.
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Out of the roadway. Hazards activated.
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Unable to get them out of the vehicle.
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Continue airbag deployment, homeowner in the area is attempting to pry the door open to get the driver out due to smoke.
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Callers also advising extrication may be needed.
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137. Farmer, Amyman is going to be lanes open.
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The driver is going to be transported to (name withheld).
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elevator emergency on arts at near Southville-Havy Road time of 2034.
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1023 with the crash 171.
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171.
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disturbing.
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at McDonald's on Central, near Central Ave, Black Chevy Malibu.
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Currently going eastbound passing PDE of two passengers in the backseat are physically fighting. Twenty-eight provided, check CXL 694, Charles X-ray Lincoln, 694.
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I'm in the area of central Hampshire.
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I'm the area checking. Reference biblical disturbance.
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219.
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144 also.
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144. 144.
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144.
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13231. 13231. We can tell you from the post of and intern writer as well.
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13231. 1321.
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The driver is now conscious but unable to speak he struck a tree.
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The homeowner in the area is also trying to pry the door open to get the driver after the smoke. I'm trying to confirm if it's radiator leaking smoke or if it's actual from a fire.
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That's good clear.
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Low 13-7, last goes 1023.
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13.7.
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171.
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171.
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Male subjects in my conscience.
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If he's not breathing, we're not able to get him out of vehicle.
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We had to fire to distract him.
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Clear, patient, semi-conscious,
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still attempting to get on one of the vehicles, breathing not normal,
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extraction moment you needed is the vehicle on fire.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Priority 1: Highest-priority emergency response requiring immediate action due to threat to life, safety, or property.
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Location mentioned:
Near Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368
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