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Water main break near thornton avenue in princetonPrinceton WV

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Thornton Ave & Lilly Grv Dr, Princeton, WV 24740

As discussed during the dispatch call, a water main broke near the intersection of Thornton Avenue and Lily Grove Drive in Princeton, causing a water leak. Emergency services were notified and responded to the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Mercer County Public Safety and WV State Police
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01:55
Transcript:
00:00
Ken Shaw on the scene.
00:02
It is going to be in the city of Princeton.
00:04
On Thornton Avenue, need to have them respond.
00:08
It does appear to be a busted water main.
00:12
(number withheld).
00:14
Take your time to dispatch and en route at (number withheld).
00:21
Your cat number is going to be (number withheld).
00:26
You're going to Glenwood Room No.
00:29
42.
00:30
Pick up (name withheld).
00:31
She has a doctor's appointment in Roanoke.
00:35
Her appointment is 8:30.
00:39
I'll take it.
00:40
This is the same place as the hospital.
00:45
Stand by and I'll get you what's written down for the directions.
00:49
Yes, sir. Could I get a numeric from you if you have that?
00:53
Timbor.
00:56
It's just going to be right at Thornton Avenue and Lily Grove Drive.
01:02
Copy.
01:04
14 control.
01:05
You can show me out in Tudors.
01:07
I'll be en route.
01:10
Dollar store on Morrison.
01:13
Stand for.
01:15
Thank you. What they wrote down on the directions, it says New Tower, Carilion Cardiovascular Institute.
01:24
It says beside the Ronald Memorial Hospital emergency door.
01:29
Go to right of emergency room door.
01:32
Copy. Copy that.
01:42
Border Control at Princeton Fire, if we can please get you to respond for a water main break.
01:46
It is going to be near the intersection of Thornton Avenue and Lily Grove Drive.
01:50
East River checked it for us and they advised that there is a water break and it is in the city.

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Location mentioned:
Thornton Ave & Lilly Grv Dr, Princeton, WV 24740

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