Dump truck hits wires, driver trapped and fluid leaks, Des Moines IA
TrafficA dump truck struck overhead electrical wires at the intersection of Maine Avenue and Washington Avenue in Des Moines. The wires fell onto the truck, trapping the driver inside. Transformer fluid leaked onto the street, prompting fire and hazmat units to respond for rescue and containment.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine 1. You're going to Maine in Washington.
00:02
We have a dump truck that hits some wires.
00:05
There's lines on the truck.
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The driver's stuck inside.
00:07
We're calling Mid-American.
00:08
But there is transformer liquid leaking from the transformer.
00:12
Do we need to start a hazmat run?
00:19
Copy. Yeah.
00:20
Why don't we start a hazmat run on that also?
00:23
Copy.
00:28
Dispatch for engine one.
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Go ahead.
00:36
Sorry, I'm going to go channel 5.
00:41
Kevin.
00:45
Spage for engine one.
00:47
Go ahead.
00:51
We're going to go Response 3.
00:54
Could you also get an ambulance on standby also?
00:59
Copy.
01:03
Medic 1, Truck 6.
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Maine in Washington.
01:08
Maine on Washington, Response 3, you're going to be going on a hazmat run.
01:12
Dispatch to DC2.
01:19
DC2, are you on Channel 5? Channel 1?
01:26
Dismatch DC2?
01:31
Dismatch DC2? Sorry, DC2.
01:33
We need hazmat 3 and truck 3 is out of service.
01:41
BC copies. I'll go around to truck 3.
01:43
I'm at the admin right now.
01:44
They're right here.
01:50
Got special option all across all cars at Maine and Washington go to the special office channel
01:55
Medic 1 is in route, can you clarify what channel is from?
02:03
Dispatch, medic 3 is in route to blank.
02:10
Dispatch, from the Medic 1.
02:11
Can you clarify what channel is around, please?
02:15
Special Office channel.
02:16
Throw the Special Office channel.
02:21
Region 1's on scene.
02:23
We have a dump truck with its bucket raised with wires hanging on it.
02:28
Leave the driver still inside.
02:29
There is some transformer fluids spilled on the street.
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We're gonna...
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Edge 2 is available.
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Location mentioned:
Washington Ave & Maine St, Des Moines, IA 50314
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