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Two-car crash with pole in SpringfieldSpringfield MA

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Beacon Terrace, Springfield, MA 01119

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-car crash involving a utility pole near Beacon Terrace in Springfield. Smoke was reported from one vehicle, but no extrication was ultimately needed. Police and a utility company were requested to assist at the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Springfield Fire
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01:53
Transcript:
00:00
Command two, rescue squad, engine five, truck four, district chief two, respond near Beacon Terrace.
00:09
Accident extrication.
00:18
Once again, on command two, rescue squad engine five, truck four, district chief two, responding near Beacon Terrace.
00:25
We have a two-car motor vehicle accident involving a pole, possible injuries, smoke coming from one vehicle, and possible extrication needed.
00:38
Engine five to fire department, just five months.
00:41
Fire department will advise.
00:45
Received engine five on scene.
00:46
Two-car accident with injuries.
00:48
Engine five to fire alarm.
00:50
Problems on for engine five.
00:58
Fire alarm's on for Engine Five.
01:01
Engine Five, on scene.
01:02
No, no extrication.
01:03
We need police.
01:06
AMR is just pulling up now.
01:08
No extrication.
01:11
Received. Police are responding.
01:13
No extrication needed.
01:15
Want me to cancel the response, sir?
01:21
Affirmative.
01:22
Cancel the response.
01:23
Engine Five can handle.
01:26
Received.
01:27
All companies responding near Beacon Terrace besides Engine 5 can go back into service.
01:34
Chief 2 back in service.
01:39
Engine 5, Fire Alarm, can you have Eversource respond as well? This is a power line.
01:43
I mean, light pole down.
01:46
No power lines.
01:50
Received, Engine 5.
01:51
I'll get in contact with Eversource, let them know there's a pole down.

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Beacon Terrace, Springfield, MA 01119

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Incident Timeline

  1. Follow-Up and Updates
  2. Utility Hazard Identified
  3. Response Adjusted
  4. Engine 5 Arrives On Scene
  5. Incident Details Reported
  6. Initial Dispatch

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