Multi-vehicle crash causes injuries on US 49 near Monroe Airport, Monroe LA
TrafficA van collided with the back of a crash truck on US 49 northbound near Monroe Regional Airport, followed by an 18-wheeler hitting the side of the crash truck. Multiple people have been injured and emergency services responded. The accident caused traffic disruption including the closure of the outside lane.
Audio|Source: Ouachita Parish Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I'm 49 northbound at the 80.
00:07
Just the old bit of van ran into the back of the crash truck behind me.
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Sample.
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The dispatcher was in the accident and get the button.
00:25
No valid 26.
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104. Thank you, Headquarters.
00:32
3.51.
00:39
Are there any injuries and you know if it's going to be inside the city or out?
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It's outside the city.
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Standby, I'll advise on injuries.
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Careful.
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P 51, Regifety 1-3.
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D-51.
01:04
Can you get AMS and route for Code D-Delta injuries?
01:08
It's several.
01:15
851, Regis, I reckon.
01:22
Alright, a van ran into the back of the crash truck and then an 18-wheeler also struck the side of the crash truck after that.
01:29
If I can get another unit, test this with traffic control.
01:33
Outside lane shut down.
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Location mentioned:
Monroe Regional Airport, 5400 Operations Rd, Monroe, LA 71212
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