Tractor trailer crashes into barrier blocking highway northbound, Monongalia County WV
TrafficA tractor trailer crashed into a Jersey barrier on the northbound side near the I-68/I-79 interchange in West Virginia. The crash blocked the road and the driver could not exit the vehicle due to access issues, but was not trapped. There are no reported injuries. Authorities are concerned about a possible fuel leak. Northbound traffic was shut down and traffic was backing up. A tow truck arrived to assist.
Audio|Source: Monongalia County Public Safety - SIRN Digital
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Company 15, company 21, company 23, vehicle accident, Interstate 68, and Interstate 79.
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Company 15, company 21, company 23,
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vehicle accident,
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Interstate 68, Interstate 79,
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northbound of the interchange, time alerted,
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0550.
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Back to 23-22.
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23-22. Okay,
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I can't size up, please.
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The single vehicle would attract a trailer up against the Jersey barrier.
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It is blocking for the roadway.
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We have next one list started.
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The driver is unable to get out due to access issue.
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We do have a tow truck around.
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10.4. Is there anything out of 15 or 21?
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Negative not this time.
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5.5.5.15 to get out momentarily.
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Recete, company 15 out momentarily, 0551.
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551.
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Arag of 15, 10.
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15 dash 9.
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Is there any injuries to the driver? Yes.
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Negan, if the driver was not injured,
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they're unsure if there's any fuel leaking from the vehicle.
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She's just unable to get out of the vehicle due to the Jersey barrier being up against the North.
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They're safe.
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Naga, 22, that's 22.
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22-22. You abide in 171 northbound, correct?
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Affirmative, it's just north of the 68 eastbound off-ramp from 79 courses underneath the flyover bridge.
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I'm in the area just besides all-uncoming entrance, right south you, low visibility in the area.
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Okay.
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15 copies.
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Next to 157-upon.
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157 responding, 0556.
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Record 2-11 responding.
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211 responding 0556.
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256. At 22, that's 22, I'm on the main break.
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Go ahead.
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Northbound is going to be shut down.
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I do have traffic backing up at this time.
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A lot of the incoming units that are not going to be able to access due to tractor trailer placement at this time.
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Three Seas, 211-57. The road is shut down at this time.
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22-22.
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Good.
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Negative entrapment at this time, I do have an oral leak.
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Receive negative entrapment, 0-549.
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I-68, West Virginia
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