Vehicle breaks down with engine failure causing oil spill, Ellensburg WA
TrafficA vehicle experienced a major engine failure and broke down in lane one in Ellensburg, Washington. A tow truck was called to assist. The Department of Transportation was notified about a 300-foot oil spill in the lane that requires cleanup.
Audio|Source: Kittitas County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Their engine is,
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has a catastrophic failure.
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They're going to be broke down in lane one.
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They're going to be working on a tow.
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I'll be here providing traffic control until they get here.
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No status.
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Pitcom 205 RP called back, reference that animal problem.
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The vehicle has been moved.
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205, 1737.
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Okay.
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8293, clear returning.
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1738.
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211, 4.
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Medic 211 and quarters, 1739.
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You're clear returning.
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Port 100. They're returning, 1739.
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Quality in Ellswick.
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Can you notify DOT and see if they have any units available to come assist with traffic control also?
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Okay.
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The area vehicle has a tow truck in route, ETA 45 minutes, but also notified DOT and advised that there's about a (number withheld)-foot oil spill in lane one that's going to need to be cleaned up.
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1540.
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Ellensburg, WA
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