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A language barrier has been removed for non-English speakers who need to contact 911 dispatchers in an emergency.

Vigo County Central Dispatch has added a language enhancement to the Text-to-911 system, director Vickie Oster said Wednesday.

People can now send text messages in their native language directly to 911 for help, and the text will be automatically translated for the dispatcher. As the dispatcher responds, it will be automatically translated back into the native language of the individual…