Traffic blocked by disabled truck on Platt Springs Rd, Lexington County SC
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer encountered an 18-wheeler that appeared disabled and was blocking traffic on Platt Springs Road near Airport Expressway. The truck had no lights on, causing the inbound roadway toward the expressway to shut down. Additional units and highway authorities were notified to help manage the traffic situation.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:24
Transcript:
00:00
Show me out with an 18-wheeler blocking Platt Springs Road near Airport Expressway.
00:07
He's got no lights on.
00:10
So is he blocking the roadway?
00:15
Affirm. He's got inbound towards the expressway completely shut down.
00:19
Said his airline spots leaving the airport.
00:23
Okay, so he's blocking the roadway.
00:27
Hey, are you signal 30? You need assistance?
00:34
No, I don't think he took any medicine with 31, 1042, Merry Christmas.
00:40
Good copy.
00:42
Merry Christmas, 31.
00:44
Case 51, you can change our location to Platt Springs Road and West Cargo Drive.
00:51
So do you need additional 51?
00:57
Negative. I got it and people behind me finally understood what my blue lights mean.
01:03
I'm always here to help if you need.
01:07
51, is that outside the city?
01:10
Affirm, but me and myself and three other cars almost hit him.
01:14
So I'm sitting here at least until something gets here.
01:18
Cayce 50 notified county and highway.
01:21
Just let them know so they can block that traffic, free up our unit.
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Location mentioned:
Platt Springs Rd, South Carolina
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