Multiple disabled vehicles on Route 222, Berks County PA


Dispatch audio about three vehicles stopped off Route 222 at the ramp from Route 568. One sedan was reported possibly smoking, but responders found disabled vehicles and determined no fire service was needed. Fire and ambulance units were sent and staged. The audio also includes a separate medical call for an elderly woman with heart and lung conditions.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
Units dispatched to Route 222 northbound at the ramp from 568 near Adams Town entrance for three vehicles off the road: a tractor trailer and two sedans. Caller reported one sedan possibly smoking. Drivers were out with flashlights. Engines and medics responded and staged at the top of the ramp. On arrival crews found a disabled vehicle; another disabled vehicle was located about a quarter mile north. No fire service was needed. A separate call reported a 97-year-old female near Chestnut Street, Chestnut Court who was confused and diaphoretic with a history of heart disease and COPD. Station units were patched in. Please (name withheld), we can clear the assignment.
Units dispatched to Route 222 northbound at the ramp from 568 near Adams Town entrance for three vehicles off the road: a tractor trailer and two sedans. Caller reported one sedan possibly smoking. Drivers were out with flashlights. Engines and medics responded and staged at the top of the ramp. On arrival crews found a disabled vehicle; another disabled vehicle was located about a quarter mile north. No fire service was needed. A separate call reported a 97-year-old female near Chestnut Street, Chestnut Court who was confused and diaphoretic with a history of heart disease and COPD. Station units were patched in. Please (name withheld), we can clear the assignment.
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Location mentioned:
US-222, Spring Township, PA
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