Disabled semi with flashers on at Porterfield Hwy and Russell Rd, Abingdon VA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a maroon semi truck appears to be disabled in the turning lane near Russell Road and Porterfield Highway. The vehicle has its flashers on but no warning triangles to alert other drivers. The semi's presence was not confirmed by responders at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County and Bristol City Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
03:43
Transcript:
00:00
Get you to head to the intersection of Russell Road and Porterfield Highway.
00:03
Caller advised that there's a maroon Maverick semi that's broke down in the turning lane heading towards going to 58 into town.
00:13
He says that he does have his flashers on, but no triangles or anything to alert traffic.
00:21
Ten-four, I'll be there now.
00:25
In four one five, I'm not.
00:35
Nine eight one zero, is that for a home radio check?
00:43
Last place.
00:46
Different world.
00:55
Go for pinpoint two.
01:00
At point two, we have you listed from Bristol one five zero five and route back to base.
01:11
Two copies direct.
01:31
Go ahead.
01:33
Just have a call by phone when you get a chance.
01:37
Sample.
01:47
Two six six six central.
01:49
Six six six.
01:53
Be clear, negative service now.
02:04
Copy on time of one five one two.
02:09
Five, combat flight two.
02:13
Hi, flight two, go ahead.
02:15
Hi, flight two is safely on the ground.
02:21
Copy that, got you back at base one five one four.
02:29
Monroe Road at the M&M body shop.
02:31
It's going to be in reference to that call by phone.
02:34
I've received an additional call from the father saying that his daughter is refusing to leave the building now.
02:40
She's forty years old, has mental health issues, and the owners are wanting her to leave.
02:48
I'm on the counter now.
02:50
Head that way.
02:52
Four one five one four.
02:54
Six six, thanks for being around.
02:59
Fifteen fourteen.
03:01
Central to PD twenty one.
03:06
Go ahead.
03:09
Can I give you a call by phone when you have a moment?
03:14
Sure can.
03:20
PD one four Central.
03:23
B one four.
03:27
You did advise Russell Road and Porterfield Highway?
03:31
Ten-four, that's what the caller advised.
03:37
We're going to be clear.
03:38
I'm not seeing any semi on the road.
03:42
Ten-four, fifteen fifty.
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Location mentioned:
Porterfield Hwy & Russell Rd NW, Abingdon, VA 24210
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