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Minor car crash on I-495 off ramp with language barrier, Lawrence MA

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I-495, Lawrence, MA

A minor traffic accident occurred on northbound I-495 off ramp near Route 114 in Lawrence. There were no injuries, but the drivers had difficulty exchanging information due to a language barrier; one caller spoke only Spanish.

Audio|Source: Eastern Massachusetts State Police
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Transcript:
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A12453. See how on the street, Lawrence. So you have a minor code 16[1] on 495 northbound on the off ramp to Route 114. No injuries, no tolls. They're having trouble exchanging information.
00:26
Just be advised. The caller was Spanish-speaking only. I'm not sure if anybody else on Steamstick English, but advise when you get there, and I can send you help.
Police codes explained
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[1]
16: Minor traffic accident (code 16)

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I-495, Lawrence, MA

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