Disabled vehicle causes delay near Route 40, Baltimore MD
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to a disabled vehicle blocking traffic near West Franklin Street and Route 40 in Baltimore. The vehicle was not involved in any crash but had caused a temporary obstruction. A private tow was on scene to clear the roadway and restore traffic flow.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore City Police Western District
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01:8
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah,
00:02
22 ordered a tow.
00:04
The vehicle was not involved in a signal 30.
00:09
It was just impeding traffic.
00:11
It's blocking all traffic on westbound Route 40.
00:15
A private tow truck pulled up before (name withheld).
00:18
Unfortunately,
00:20
this is where he's getting his vehicle out of the way so we can open up this city.
00:25
So,
00:26
yeah,
00:28
it's all his tow.
00:30
Okay, so forth.
00:32
Can't wait two hours for (name withheld) when it's a major thoroughfare, unfortunately.
00:42
Since I'll send the canceler up at the top.
00:47
I advise it was not in an accident either.
00:50
Just disabled.
00:55
18 and 20, so is that car still impeding traffic or no?
01:00
So let's try to get ready to get up now.
01:04
Let me know when we can open near Franklintown and Route 40, and we'll move.
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Location mentioned:
US-40 & N Franklintown Rd, Baltimore, MD 21223
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