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FDNY · MANHATTAN · Vehicle

Four-Car Accident Reported on Southbound FDR Drive in Manhattan

FDNY is responding to a four-car accident on the southbound FDR Drive, just south of the 23rd Street off-ramp in Manhattan. At least two ambulances are requested for the scene, and police are already on site.

Location
FDR Drive

Radio audio

Latest transmission
Transmission 1

Public FDNY / NYPD radio, kept for 7 days.

Updates

  1. Radio The accident was classified as a water utility emergency, and the responding companies are leaving the scene.
  2. Radio Units asked whether a police response could be started.
  3. Four-Car Accident Reported on Southbound FDR Drive in Manhattan4-car accident; 2+ ambulances requested; PD on scene
  4. Radio Units reported a four-car accident and requested at least two ambulances.
  5. Auto Accident Reported on Southbound FDR Drive at East 20th Street
  6. Radio An auto accident was reported on the southbound FDR Drive at East 20th Street.

Units on this call

Battalion 6 Engine 16 Ladder 7

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