Multi vehicle accident with trapped persons on Route 40, Claysville PA
TrafficA multi-vehicle accident occurred on Route 40 near Grimes Road. Two vehicles were involved and two people were trapped inside. Emergency services arrived for rescue and medical aid. Air medical transport was refused because of weather. The westbound lanes were closed, and traffic control was needed to manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire Zone 1
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Transcript:
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Chief 31 to station 39 or squat 39.
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Chief 31 to squad 39.
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Chief 31 to squad 39.
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Chief 31 to control.
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Chief 31.
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Hold of Squad 39, tell them we need them to come down Route 40 for this accident scene, and also to check in the area of Grimes Road to make sure there's no other accidents there.
00:38
Squad 3-9 from Washington.
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Squad 3-9 from Washington.
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Chief 31, no response out of Squad 3-9.
00:58
I copied that control.
01:03
I see Donna Gold Police around the scene.
01:05
Are they committed to the highway? Do you know? Do you see them up there?
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I don't see them.
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Now, I'm trying to see their car on the other side.
01:15
Yeah, I see him.
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Hang on.
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That's okay. I was going to send them down to Grimes, but if they're up there, I'll disregard.
01:25
Send him down there to check.
01:32
I'm sorry, Dave, you're going to send him or you need me to get a hold on?
01:39
He's on his way, control.
01:41
Okay,
01:44
I caught me. Thank you.
01:49
Chief 31, both Medivac and Life Flight Ab declined due to weather.
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All right, copy that.
01:58
What other ambulance do I have coming?
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I know Ohio County has at least one,
02:08
and maybe a second one coming, and A&C Center, another one as well.
02:14
I got Cannonsburg and Ambulance and Chair here.
02:18
I definitely need at least one more.
02:23
You've got to get at least two more.
02:26
Hey,
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keep them coming, do we?
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Let you know different.
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Story 1 to control.
02:37
Just an update.
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We're still working two vehicles times two in the trapment.
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Copy, two vehicles,
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two in trouble.
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Station 39 to Chief 39.
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Station 39 to Chief 39.
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Chief 31, Grand Station 39.
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Our squad is still on building.
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Do you want us to respond and check 40?
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10-4 respond, we come down Route 40 and check the right around the grounds road to make sure we don't have an accident there and then it comes to the interstate.
03:31
104, let's repeat.
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Chief 31 to control.
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Chief 31.
03:44
An extrication complete on the first vehicle.
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We're still working at the second one.
03:52
Copy. Extrication complete on the first vehicle.
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31 from Washington.
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Air control.
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54-07 is on the highway inquiring.
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What's their best way to get there?
04:15
We're right off of the exit 6 between Pleasville and West Delic, Westbound.
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Telfort.
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Also control, I'm going to need a 1079 out here.
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2831, Telfort, 1079.
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Also, just update PSP,
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we're going to need as much help with traffic as possible.
04:52
We've got the westbound shut completely down and the eastbound side restricted due to fire equipment too.
05:09
In control from squad 39, we're en route to check Route 40 near Grimes Road.
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1712.
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Near Grimes Rd, Claysville, PA 15323
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