Car crashes into tree and lies on side at East 14th and Thompson, Des Moines IA
TrafficA car crashed into a tree at East 14th and Thompson and is lying on its side. The driver is conscious but refuses to unlock the door. Smoke is coming from the vehicle, and it may be catching fire.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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7-engine 7 East 14th in Thompson East 14th and Thompson on the PI Station 7 of response 3 on channel 2 at 126 1.
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Take 1 in Rock and Methodist
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7, engine 7 going to East 14th in Thompson, East 14th and Thompson on the PI.
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We've got a black pier that hit a tree and the vehicle is on its side.
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The driver inside appears to be conscious alert breathing but is refusing to unlock the door so people can help him out and he keeps rubbing the engine like he's trying to take off but again it's on its side.
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And now they're reporting that there's a lot of smoke coming from it and I think it's catching on fire.
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Location mentioned:
Thompson Ave & E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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