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Tree fallen on railroad tracks near Sampson RoadWaterford PA

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Sampson Rd, Waterford, PA 16441

As discussed during the dispatch call, a tree has fallen on railroad tracks near Sampson Road in Waterford, Pennsylvania. The railroad company was notified and rail traffic has been stopped to address the issue.

Audio|Heard on: Erie County Fire and EMS
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00:51
Transcript:
00:00
I'm going to follow one-o-way over to Vincent or having some structure issues.
00:06
Copy I'll mark you and opt to Vincent,
00:08
1139.
00:10
One-O-A copy lights.
00:12
Can I see pay for responding.
00:19
It's 83. It's just west of near Sampson Road.
00:27
I don't know.
00:33
Sounds like about a quarter mile south of Sampson and can be seen in the gun range area,
00:40
a tree or two on the railroad tracks.
00:42
Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad has been notified.
00:44
They said they were sending someone out as well.
00:47
radio as you were railroad traffic should be shut down now.

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Location mentioned:
Sampson Rd, Waterford, PA 16441

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Incident Timeline

  1. Traffic Stoppage Confirmed
  2. Railroad Notified Again
  3. Ongoing Concern and Coordination
  4. Situation Update: Possible Further South
  5. Railroad Traffic Halted
  6. Railroad Sending Personnel
  7. Railroad Notified
  8. Trees Down on Railroad Tracks
  9. Obstruction Details Provided
  10. Location Identified Near Sampson Road
  11. Responder Marked to Vincent
  12. Initial Report of Structure Issues

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