Semi-truck stuck under Orange Street underpass blocks traffic, Missoula MT


A semi-truck is stuck under the Orange Street underpass in Missoula, blocking traffic and causing a large backup. Police officers were called to assist with traffic control to clear the congestion.
Audio|Source: Missoula Public Safety
01:26
Transcript:
00:00
we just came across a semi-trucks that cannot make it under the Orange Street underpass and we're going to need possibly an officer for some traffic control while he gets backed up.
00:10
We're on the north side heading south right now.
00:20
Not ready, so am I not able to make it under the underpass, north side-headed south?
00:29
I think one officer would be enough if they could block the lane of traffic and we could block the other for them.
00:36
That's important.
00:43
Joe, it's backed up to the freeway already.
00:49
Copy that, Scott, thanks. We'll try to get something to figure it out.
00:56
Yeah, we staked out, we're headed to Van Buren.
01:11
I just wanted to pass on. We're over here at the Orange Street underpass. There's a semi that can't get under, so we have a pretty big traffic jam right now. I have one officer on the way, but if you want to head to help with traffic control, that would be great.
01:24
Yep, A-firm on the way.
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Location mentioned:
Orange Street Underpass, N Orange St, Missoula, MT 59802
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