Vehicle leak causes slippery road on U.S. Rte 1 in Danvers, Danvers MA
TrafficA vehicle broke down near the Route 1 South on-ramp in Danvers, leaking radiator fluid, transmission fluid, and oil onto the road. The spill made the road very slippery and hazardous. Police are present, and highway crews are called to spread sand over about 120 to 125 feet to improve safety. The vehicle owner has AAA help on the way. Officials are considering whether to notify environmental authorities about the fluid spill. The situation is being monitored for safety and cleanup.
Audio|Source: Danvers Police
02:49
Transcript:
00:00
This is a DMV[1]. It's right after the on-ramp to Route 1 South. I have the plate when you're ready.
00:09
Roger, go ahead.
00:13
Mass 4, Yankee, Fox, Puppa, 93, Mass 4, YFP 9-3, to Kia Sorrento.
00:26
Received?
00:28
Do you need a tow or do they have their own?
00:33
Her father is going to be here in five minutes with the AAA ETA.
00:38
Roger.
00:42
Area 4 to control. Go ahead ford.
00:48
Control, can you do if they can assist with putting things down on the road? They don't have enough cork dry and it's super slippery.
01:08
Area 5 control.
01:11
Go ahead, 5.
01:14
If you have a POT, let them know that they could expedite it.
01:18
I'm going to stand by, the road conditions are very slick here until they arrive and put the fan down.
01:24
Okay,
01:25
Roger.
01:31
Area 5, control.
01:34
Go ahead, 5.
01:36
If you could advise DOT,
01:39
they'll need enough sand for about 120 to 125 feet of a lane.
01:46
Okay, receipt.
01:53
Control Area 5.
01:58
Area 5. Area 5.
02:01
They're inquiring which fluid you're dealing with from the vehicle.
02:09
Radiator, transmission,
02:11
and oil.
02:13
Receives.
02:19
Control Area 5.
02:23
Area 5.
02:26
They're now inquiring if they need to contact environmental and if you have an approximate gallon amount.
02:40
Whatever is the vehicle holds,
02:45
maybe a few gallons in each, we'll look.
02:48
Proceed.
Police codes explained
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[1]
DMV: Disabled Motor Vehicle
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Location mentioned:
U.S. Rte 1, Danvers, MA
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