Large truck overturn and fuel leak block Thunderbird on-ramp, Phoenix AZ
TrafficA large truck overturned on the southbound highway near Thunderbird Road. The truck is leaking about 5 to 8 gallons of fuel. Fire crews are working on the fuel spill. All occupants have left the vehicle. The on-ramp is completely closed due to the incident, and heavy-duty towing equipment is being requested. The situation is causing a traffic blockage at the on-ramp.
Audio|Source: Arizona DPS - Highway Patrol Metro Phoenix West
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Transcript:
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I need to change my location to 108 southbound,
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please.
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In 10-4[1]46-hour.
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1450.
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1450. It's passed on the northbound side.
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It is going to be blocking the on-ramp lane from Thunderbird.
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Can we start A-D, or can we start A-DOT and light up the board? So, please.
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Newport.
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1531 hours.
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1458 on 97[3]. 1458 on 97.
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In 104333 short.
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1458. It's some kind of large truck on its side.
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Heavy 926[2], please.
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10-4[1]15 finish here.
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1458. Everybody's out.
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It is leaking. 5-8 fuel. Fire's working on it.
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Mark.
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1458. You might need a landall as well. There'd be a large war truck following the trailer and then some kind of asphalt machine.
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145-0-907 I'm gonna be blocking the on-read.
02:01
I'll be blocking the out-right that's 15-2-5-A.
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4258. 14-58. 14-58.
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Mine are 962[4]. We usually get transported in a cheever.
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Copy minor, 962[4], 1536A.
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14357.
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14507.
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104.1537A.
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1458. 1458.
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Do we have a 926[2]6?
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1458? I'm all in 1021 with all over quick pecktelling at the moment.
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Copy. Once we confirm a company, just put the phone number in the call and I'll text them some pictures so you know what's agreeing.
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Yeah, guys.
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What are you needing from? Where are you?
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We will probably need the whole on-ramp shutdown,
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especially for 926[2].
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10-4[1].
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1453. Myself and 1455 have the entire on-ramp down right now. We're setting up home.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment—message received and understood; affirmative or OK.
[2]
926: Request for tow truck assistance
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97: Arrived at the scene or location.
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962: Injury traffic collision involving one or more vehicles.
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Location mentioned:
W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ
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