Driver has panic attack, blocks traffic on Route 1 southbound, Chelsea MA


A driver in a white Honda Accord on Route 1 southbound near Carter Street experienced a panic attack and could not move out of the travel lane, causing a traffic blockage. Emergency medical services and a tow truck were dispatched to assist.
Audio|Source: Eastern Massachusetts State Police
02:41
Transcript:
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Ma'am, I'm on the floor with a Code 22.
00:02
Route 1 to stop off by the Connestreet Street there, Chelsea.
00:04
He's claiming he's having a panic attack.
00:06
He's stuck in traffic there, and a white Honda Accord with the (number withheld) license activated.
00:10
He isn't out of the travel lanes, he's not able to move over due to heavy traffic.
00:14
We see you, sir.
00:15
We see you, sir. 85 to 1847.
00:18
Right.
00:19
So did you copy that direct?
00:20
Thank you for that.
00:21
Sir, can you have to route one southbound for an individual having a medical issue? He's going to be in a white Honda Accord.
00:28
Due to heavy traffic, he's going to have his hazard lights on.
00:31
I'm going to start EMS that way as well.
00:32
All of the other troopers are tied up.
00:34
Route 1 south out west.
00:36
You're saying the tow is en route for you.
00:38
A vibe to stationate.
00:41
723 to 85. All located.
00:43
He should be in the traffic near Carter Street.
00:46
I'll advise.
00:47
Receive. EMS is going to be heading that way.
00:48
There he has a director.
00:49
I'm on the phone with these folks working.
00:51
A85, where are one self-runner, is that medical?
00:53
Try to find out now, sir.
00:54
It's going to be, he says it's near a quarter mile from the Carter Street exit.
00:59
Receive, sir, thank you. He's advised that's down to one lane in that area there.
01:02
See. AD6-85, ma'am, I just prepared from a detail and I'll head that way from himself.
01:06
Fredericks alert. A5 to those cruisers are reporting to that medical.
01:09
There's a Qualey's tow truck.
01:12
He said he's a couple of vehicles before that individual.
01:14
He's going to put his hazard lights on.
01:16
He can't get his car truck.
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Location mentioned:
Carter St, Chelsea, MA 02150
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