Car crash sparks possible gas leak at Elk River transformer, Elk River MN
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TrafficA vehicle crashed into an electrical transformer near Meadowvale Road, causing a possible gas leak that raised safety concerns. Fire and utility crews responded promptly.
Audio|Heard on: Wright County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
03:35
Transcript:
00:00
3500 Elk River Fire this is your page out for a transformer hit by vehicle near Meadowvale Road.
00:08
Near Meadowvale Road car hit a transformer, no injuries, PD is busy currently 1033.
00:28
3500 Elk River Fire.
00:30
This is your backup page to a motor vehicle accident versus a transformer.
00:35
22650 Meadowvale Road for a car that hit an electrical transformer.
00:44
Time backup page 1034.
00:47
6641. Code 2 now and 6601, Princeton, please.
00:51
3500. You could show Elk River Chief for arriving on Main Street with Medics.
00:55
I'll be out checking with them and I'll advise on the Meadowvale.
01:14
Is the person that struck the transformer still in the vehicle?
01:20
Negative, all parties out of the vehicle, no injuries.
01:24
We're on route to the hospital.
02:08
Transporting through Litchfield Hospital.
02:11
Elk River Chief, all units can cancel on Main and respond to Meadowvale.
02:16
Richfield Hospital at 1036.
03:02
3500 Elk River fire en route to Meadowvale.
03:05
Be aware there's a possible gas leak from the vehicle onto the ground.
03:15
Have you contacted Elk River utilities?
03:29
They started to call us and then they were able to confirm no injuries.
03:32
Utilities en route.
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Location mentioned:
Meadowvale Rd NW, Elk River, MN 55330
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