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Bus removed after smoke sighting near BroadwayBoston MA

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Broadway, Dorchester Ave &, W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of white smoke coming from a bus near Broadway in Boston. Boston Fire confirmed there was no fire, and the bus was removed from service. During the same timeframe, EMS was called to South Station's commuter rail area for a woman experiencing illness.

Audio|Heard on: MBTA Transit Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:23
Transcript:
00:00
13, take it down to Broadway. Fire responding for white smoke coming out of a bus.
00:10
Sir, that can't be broken.
00:11
Got Broadway?
00:14
Sir, Broadway for white smoke coming out of a bus.
00:17
Fire's on the scene.
00:20
Roger that.
00:21
White smoke hit a bus.
00:29
South Station to the operation.
00:33
Operation is on South Station.
00:35
50-30 EMS to the commuter rail, the women's restroom. A 39-year-old female can't stop throwing up.
00:42
Requesting EMS.
00:47
10-4[1], South Station commuter rail, women's bathroom.
00:49
I'll reach out.
00:55
Operations, South Station 2.
00:57
EMS is en route.
01:00
Thank you, sir.
01:01
I have it.
01:02
Eight two five to ops, ten six.
01:04
Boston Fire is off.
01:06
Eight two.
01:12
Five to ops.
01:15
Go ahead, eight two five.
01:17
Boston Fire is going to be clearing.
01:20
The bus was just smoking, no fire.
01:22
They're going to be taking the bus out of service.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment or confirmation that a message has been received and understood.

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Location mentioned:
Broadway, Dorchester Ave &, W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127

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