Van Rear-Ended by Truck on Route 2A Bridge, Orange MA


A Dodge van was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on the Route 2A bridge between Orange and Wendell. There were no visible injuries. The van driver was upset and had difficulty communicating due to a language barrier. A state trooper arrived at the scene.
Audio|Source: Franklin County Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
02:25
Transcript:
00:00
We're right at the Route 2A split at the Orange Town Line.
00:05
We're listening to the other radio. Is there anything we can do to check for you? We're right here.
00:13
Sir,
00:15
on the 9-01 map, it's showing in the area of mile marker 65.4.
00:20
Looks like it's right over the river between Orange and Wendell.
00:27
Okay, we'll take a look. We're right at 65, right at the town line to a choice.
00:32
So we'll take a look around this area for it. All right, Steve, sir.
00:36
Thank you,
00:38
sir.
00:44
upon it, it's right on the bridge going from Orange to Wendell, there's a van with its hazard lights on, and the tractor-trailer truck with its hazard lights on.
00:57
We'll give you an update.
00:59
All right-seed.
01:06
Control, South County, anyone?
01:11
Go ahead.
01:14
On arrival, Cooley.
01:18
You're on arrival of Cooley at 1056.
01:26
Control Irving X2.2.
01:31
Control Erving Utility 1.
01:33
Control Erving Utility 1.
01:37
Control is not Irving Utility 1.
01:44
This is indeed the accident. There's a Dodge van was rear-ended by a TT unit.
01:52
There doesn't, it is an orange.
01:55
It doesn't appear to be any injuries, but there's a language barrier with the driver of the van.
02:02
She's pretty hysterical at this time, but there's no injuries visible.
02:08
Thank you, sir.
02:10
I believe there's a state trooper out, was that correct?
02:14
Yeah, he just pulled up a minute or two ago. We're trying to get the vehicles off the bridge and into a little better area.
02:23
Ready safe you, sir.
02:25
1059.
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Location mentioned:
MA-2A, Orange, MA
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