Abandoned vehicle found on railroad tracks, Hancock County WV
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a vehicle parked on the railroad tracks near Route 2 south of Ergon in West Virginia. A caller was concerned it may have been struck by a train. The vehicle reportedly had no lights on and appeared abandoned. Dispatch confirmed a second call verifying the location.
Audio|Heard on: Hancock County Sheriff & Volunteer Fire Depts, Weirton Police & Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
Gonna be Route 2 just south of Ergon.
00:04
Had a report of a vehicle parked, said it's right up on the railroad tracks.
00:07
Caller concerned if a train struck it or hit it.
00:10
Be Route 2 just south of Ergon.
00:16
Ten four, anybody north.
00:23
One two four is route A, I'm sorry.
00:30
One three three, pardon me.
00:34
You guys disregard, I'll show you.
00:44
Dispatch 106.
00:46
Go ahead.
00:52
225, you received a second call on that confirming it is just south of Ergon.
00:57
They advised the vehicle has no lights on.
01:03
Acknowledgment received.
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Location mentioned:
WV-2, West Virginia
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