Box truck crashes into tree on I-70 westbound; driver ejected, Cambridge OH
TrafficA box truck on I-70 westbound blew a tire, crossed the median, and hit a tree. The male driver was thrown out of the vehicle but is awake and hurt. The truck was badly damaged and emergency crews are responding to the crash.
Audio|Source: Guernsey County Sheriff and Ohio State Patrol Post 30
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Transcript:
00:00
Cambridge Fire Emus. Need to respond. I-70, westbound at the 180. I'm going to have a box truck. Blue is higher, went through the median, and struck a tree. I'm an OW firefighter on the scene. Tone time.
00:26
I have one male patient approximately 38 to 40 years of age. He is ejected from the vehicle. He is conscious at this time. That's clear, 705. We'll give him an update.
00:52
180 east or westbound box truck blew a tire into a tree signal 31 I'll be there in a minute from the vehicle he has conned
01:20
706. Now 2. 249, okay. 18 Cambridge. 80s. This will be the South Elmrest area check. After I cleared, I'll be around as well.
01:38
It's crazy. Do you want to sign me in Offs? Yes, you can have Ops 1. 32, 29, Cameron. 31 of what we have for this NAMV unit, and I'm on. Cambridge, I'm out here with it.
02:05
It is on the left side, hard to see. It could have been here a while. We're going to patch you. You're patched.
02:31
ahead with them. The motion is 502 Cambridge FD. He advised I have a straight track head on into a tree. Driver's been ejected. He is conscious at this time complaining of left shoulder pain and upper back pain. I've got him resting comfortably.
02:53
I'm sure the state, I believe North Carolina, King Henry 1978, King Henry 1978. I'm a first new freight lineer, go ahead. It is a single axle box truck. Looks like it's unloaded. Break.
03:20
25, 30 yards off the roadway into a lot of trees with trees on top of it. It's going to take a lot to get this out. Large wrecker or regular wrecker? I'd say large wrecker. Okay. I'll get you next available.
03:45
Going to be on scene, box truck trailer, into a tree, significant damage. We're going to be out investigating. I'll give you further report.
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I-70, Cambridge, OH
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