Tree blocks roadway near West Kings Highway, Coatesville PA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a tree that fell across West Kings Highway, partially blocking the roadway and prompting temporary closures. A vehicle was stopped nearby with hazard lights on, and additional crews were requested to close adjacent roads including Old Wilmington Road.
Audio|Heard on: Chester PA Fire-Talk Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Chief, I got a tree down near West Kings Highway.
00:05
You got a tree down where?
00:08
Near West Kings Highway.
00:10
We're getting cleaned off now.
00:13
Alright, I'm pulling up now.
00:16
Chief, I've also got a car by the tree, one with the blinkers on.
00:22
All right, I'm pulling out with that one now.
00:26
Go back to the intersection of Ash and shut it down.
00:31
All right, I'll hurry to go up to John.
00:34
Attack, the chief, can we get by on 340 to get to hold? Yeah.
00:40
Tack, I'm making him room free now to come off.
00:43
Captain B that attacked on 35 FB.
00:48
Good, Kat.
00:50
Jack, when you come past the action, I'm gonna have him stop you so I can grab the oil dry and then have you continue up to the trees and wires.
01:00
Sounds good.
01:03
Tabby attack, stop with him first.
01:05
Handle that.
01:06
I got a tree down on Old Wilmington and I'm putting in notification, and there's not much we're going to do here other than shut the roadway down.
01:15
All right, we'll just respond to the 340 call.
01:20
I'm just up the road from you.
01:23
I guess you wanted to shut off with Sandy Hill.
01:28
Captain and Captain B, do you want the squad to respond or stay in the station?
01:33
No, he can stay in his station.
01:35
We'll be all right with that attack for now.
01:40
Deputy to Camping Bay.
01:43
Good.
01:45
All right, if you can cut me some fire police loose to come up here and close Old Wilmington at 340.
01:52
I've got large debris across Old Wilmington near the 100 block.
01:57
I did a bigger notification and I'm trying to get the road crew out to close it for us.
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Location mentioned:
W Kings Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320
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