Downed service line closes part of Elizabeth Avenue, Linden NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a downed service line led to the closure of Elizabeth Avenue between Cranford Avenue and Sherman Street in Linden, New Jersey. Police were called for traffic control, and nearby businesses were advised to remain indoors until the area was secured.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:14
Transcript:
00:00
All right, dispatch, this is going to be a service line going to near Elizabeth Avenue.
00:08
Have a (number withheld) for you as well when you're ready.
00:12
Whenever you're ready, we're ready.
00:13
(number withheld).
00:16
Right, dispatch, it's going to be (number withheld).
00:20
You got FDAC and G respond out here?
00:25
Received (number withheld).
00:28
That's the purpose.
00:31
Dispatch, 5-2?
00:34
05-2?
00:36
5-2 is back in the city available.
00:38
Can I have a time and case?
00:41
Received, 05-2 is turning available.
00:43
Your time is (number withheld).
00:44
Your case number is (number withheld).
00:47
Again, that's (number withheld).
00:50
Received.
00:51
Dispatch from Elizabeth Avenue Command.
00:54
Oh man, you must be.
00:57
All right, just an update.
00:59
We have Elizabeth Avenue blocked from Cranford Avenue to Sherman Street.
01:04
We notified the neighboring businesses about the downed line to stay inside.
01:08
We need LPD out here for traffic control.
01:12
Dispatch received, PD is en route.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
E Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
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