Semi truck crash causes injury and diesel spill on highway, Howell County MO


A semi truck crashed on Highway 60, causing a male driver to have possible head injuries and blood on his head. Diesel fuel spilled from the truck, leading to traffic backups. Deputies were called to assist at the scene and help manage the roadway.
Audio|Source: Howell County Public Safety
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A person with possible head injuries.
00:06
And I believe diesel spillage.
00:16
(number withheld) Bush's Highway 60 get the anchor for 29 semi-rilo.
00:31
I believe they're calling right now.
00:39
They are requesting deputies to help with the roadway.
00:47
Copy, we'll be in route coming from what plane?
00:52
2.40 be in route.
00:58
I was going to work up north anyways.
01:02
We? We are both responding?
01:11
Copy. We've got quite a bit of traffic back up here.
01:18
For her to say they've got quite a bit of traffic back and up.
01:23
Copy, just let us know if we need a 1025 at any point.
01:28
Okay.
01:33
Head injuries is the male alert and conscious?
01:38
103.
01:39
We've got a little bit of blood on his head. He's,
01:43
I believe he's in shock right now.
01:47
Copy, I'll get an ETA and update.
01:54
Should be there shortly as well.
01:58
Trophy, thank you. We're going to try to get this man away from the semi.
02:02
We're going to get him in a patrol car.
02:08
Look for it 2310.
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US-60, Missouri
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