Vehicle hits bear on Richmond Highway, Spout Spring VA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle traveling westbound on Richmond Highway struck a bear. Five adults in the vehicle reported pain. Emergency rescue units were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Appomattox Public Safety
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02:27
Transcript:
00:00
Automatic rescue in the area near Richmond Highway.
00:06
Near Richmond Highway in the westbound lane.
00:09
We have a report of a vehicle that struck a bear.
00:14
A complainant is complaining of pain, five adult passengers in the vehicle.
00:19
White Chevy Equinox for some.
00:33
Go ahead, rescue 18.
00:37
Show me en route to the building as an empty.
00:43
10-4.
00:56
Go ahead.
00:59
We should be at the building, available driver.
01:03
Time four, thank you.
01:10
16 to Appomattox.
01:15
Go ahead.
01:18
I'm en route to the building.
02:05
Appomattox Rescue, near Richmond Highway.
02:09
Near Richmond Highway in the westbound lane.
02:13
We have a report of a motor vehicle accident.
02:14
Vehicle versus a bear.
02:16
Correction, vehicle versus a bear.
02:19
Five adults in the vehicle complaining of pain.
02:23
Rescue 85 is at the building requesting a driver for an additional crew.
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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:
Richmond Hwy, Spout Spring, VA 24593
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