Three vehicle crash at South 2nd and Cherry Streets, Reading PA

Traffic

Reported: 11/4/2025 05:31 AM

Near S 2nd St, Reading, PA 19602

A traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred near South 2nd Street and Cherry Street. One vehicle fled the scene. A female driver suffered a head injury and was confused at the scene. Emergency services responded and the female has multiple sclerosis and difficulty walking. Police are en route to the location.

Audio|Source: City of Reading Fire/EMS

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Transcript:

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Sention engine 3, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Medic 3.

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South 2nd Street and Cherry Street, motor vehicle accident with injuries.

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Reported be three vehicles, one vehicle fled, 301.

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Manage 3. Second, Jerry.

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Tension 3rd. Tendium Rail, 3031.

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Medic 3rd. Second, Jerry.

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Mediak 3rd.

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Medicines at Reading.

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Reading. Medicines at Reading. Reading, 0.301.

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Core 9 and around 3832 is going to be a third-party call. There are three vehicles, one vehicle fled and a 39-year-old female confused and bleeding from the head. The call is from her husband.

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The vehicles are possibly out of traffic.

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I did advise the female does have MS and has some difficulty walking. No further.

00:56

Okay. I believe we're in RACC parking lot.

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Cancel the ladder.

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Sample the rescue.

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I'll handle what can I get three in the next truck.

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We see. Ladder 1 Rescue on Copydardt.

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Ladder 1. Available.

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And I'm the rescue.

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Ladder 1 Rescue 1 available 0-833.

01:21

Carnine already.

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Cornyn. Cornyn.

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They're in the lot of RACC, right at second and cherry.

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Who did I need for EMS?

01:34

They are to await RPD. There's a hit and run that actually occurred on the off-ramp for the 202.

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I'm PD going up now. I'll take there, everybody.

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Where do you see? It's very 37.

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Yes, Simon is about it.

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