Train switch problem blocks intersections in Franklin Township, Warren County OH
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According to the dispatch call, a train is blocking all intersections in Franklin Township due to a switch issue being repaired by Norfolk Southern. The underpass at Central Avenue is the only open route. Traffic congestion affects all other roads. Emergency services have been notified to plan alternate routes.
Audio|Heard on: Warren County Police, Fire, and EMS
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01:36
Transcript:
00:00
Chief 11th.
00:01
Can you make contact with Norfolk Southern and find out the status on the train that's blocking every intersection in the city?
00:13
You're Chris.
00:14
Have it.
00:18
2.
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Lincoln 31, 2 Lincoln 11, a traffic crash and run injuries, near Creek.
00:27
Okay, good one.
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To Lincoln, hello.
00:34
The caller is not involved.
00:36
They were passed by. They advised the vehicle was on its side, down in the ditch.
00:39
It's a white Cadillac.
00:40
Didn't see anyone outside.
00:42
Time-lop two minutes.
00:46
11, you're clear.
00:48
Three, one clear.
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2033.
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It's 11.
00:59
Go ahead.
01:02
It's like Norfolk Southern.
01:05
There's an issue with one of the switches that they're trying to fix.
01:08
It sounds like they're on scene trying to fix it now, but unknown how long it will be.
01:15
Okay,
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if there's any emergency,
01:18
and if you want to let the Adam units know,
01:21
obviously Central,
01:24
the underpass at Central is the only way to make it from one side of town to the other.
01:28
Then we got traffic backed up on all the other side streets, so if we get any incoming EMS crews or anything like that,
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please let them know as well.
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Location mentioned:
Central Ave, Franklin Township, OH 45005
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