Multiple tractor-trailer crashes on icy I-68 near Morgantown, Morgantown WV
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, multiple tractor-trailer crashes occurred on icy roads on I-68 near Morgantown, West Virginia. Due to the icy conditions, on-ramps for eastbound and westbound lanes were closed. The Department of Highways was requested to treat the roads with salt. Emergency responders handled the incidents and managed traffic closures to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Monongalia County Law Enforcement
Listen to dispatch call
07:47
Transcript:
00:00
Redirect on that I got 68 west out down with a lawn.
00:06
That was 144, correct?
00:08
Pyrers.
00:10
That's copy.
00:11
616 mecca.
00:13
Good.
00:17
Do you need any extra car over there? I'm actually,
00:21
this side is moving through.
00:22
I think it's smart.
00:23
We just move slowly east down here.
00:26
I got a fire truck and pull up to me now.
00:29
It's your discretion.
00:33
The Sheriff's Department's requesting that you got to shut the on-ramps for East and West for 68 at the one they're trying to get...
00:41
the tractor and trailer out and also the DOH to come out and re-salt the roads.
00:47
They're nothing but a solid sheet of ice.
00:49
I'm coming from Fair Chance.
00:51
I can go wherever you guys need me to go.
00:53
It's impacting conditions.
00:56
Okay. Did they say how many of us they need?
01:00
38, if you're already down there on the east,
01:03
you can just stand by down later.
01:04
39 if you want to just come up here around that time.
01:07
They just needed the exits closed, that's all they advise us the time.
01:12
Yeah.
01:13
Next, 138.
01:16
All righty, I'm on Don't know if I'll start up that way.
01:19
138.
01:21
Freecy.
01:23
Okay, I'll have that way as well.
01:28
I got my car here helping blocking traffic with 31 but I got a car westbound I'm gonna go over there and handle the wreck for them back well they just need both that since I'm crafts and then shut down there that's copy break 131 that we're getting Morgan town up here shut down the one affirmative okay
01:50
said four thank you I've got a California (number withheld) for the trip on this tractor trailer
01:56
Go to California.
01:58
Zee leave, Papa, (number withheld).
02:03
Copy.
02:05
Nick, you sure State units is on 168 here at 12.
02:08
Copy, State units on the scene, 2150.
02:11
Matt, 648.
02:13
648. 648.
02:15
I'll be in and out there.
02:17
Give a hand.
02:19
First seat, 2115.
02:23
State 5773-good.
02:27
State 5573 good.
02:29
I'm gonna have the entrance from 79 south 68 shutdown 565 will have the northbound lane shutdown coming eastbound from 68 that's copy 2150 Mecca 138 good max 650 both units are on scene advises the back door motion alone affirmative
02:52
if you haven't started me a second uh excuse me a separate MVC i gotta watch you in 20th for you 4.
03:00
Good.
03:01
The theme is on the scene at 2151.
03:04
Two, Yankee Juliet, 694.
03:07
Copy.
03:09
Between 27 when you're right.
03:11
Good.
03:12
Shot 712 690.
03:15
Count up.
03:18
You have more time going to shut down the entrance ramp right here at the one eastbound, or excuse me, westbound.
03:28
6.57.
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6.57.
03:32
Back to 131.
03:35
131.
03:36
Back to work here.
03:37
Space Secure.
03:38
152-1. Receiving service at 2152.
03:42
Are there any DOH trucks in this county?
03:46
I'm not sure where they'd be located.
03:49
Eastbound was like him up over this hill.
03:56
3144, I believe it is two DOH trucks from eastbound.
04:00
Well, I was counting up 3 to the 1.
04:06
No, I'm 526.
04:08
Good.
04:13
I just pass a DOH truck till 157 coming south.
04:19
Maca 650, show myself in 57 a building unit.
04:23
That's copy, 131 direct.
04:26
Recene, 2152.
04:29
I'm doing it.
04:30
130.
04:33
138. We'll need the next available hook for this sedan here.
04:39
That's copy. And you're eastbound, correct?
04:42
Excuse me, I'm westbound, I'm right at the entrance ramp back on to 68, directly right beside 131.
04:49
Okay.
04:51
528, making.
04:53
Good.
04:55
Burglar alarm, bass spray.
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Done to four, I'm in route now.
05:03
In right 2153, it's a boat, showroom motion, audible alarm.
05:07
Okay. Okay.
05:12
Thank you. 138, can I get my CF as number for you?
05:19
138, it's (number withheld).
05:27
(number withheld). Manful.
05:33
612, Matt.
05:36
All right.
05:41
The sheriff's office is all tied up on other calls.
05:44
They're wanting to know if you can handle a top of the officer, J.D.
05:46
Amson Drive at my general work.
05:54
Uh... It came in via EMS.
05:56
There was a female that approached EMS that was running.
06:00
She stated she was running from her mother.
06:03
She's now in the back of the ambulance.
06:05
They're still requesting somebody to come check on her, see what's going on.
06:08
Not why she's running.
06:10
They're a Mon.
06:12
This is a female running from her mother.
06:15
1010-Zone and a back-up.
06:19
Back, 131.
06:21
Back, 131. Back the 4-term 1-2rd.
06:22
I hope that was.
06:25
131.
06:27
50. Myself and 57 will handle that.
06:29
We'll be in-round-tub, on general.
06:31
Recease, been around at 21-55.
06:35
I've got two more tractor trailers.
06:40
headed westbound that are unable to get traction to get off this hill.
06:46
That's common.
06:48
Not like a 144.
06:51
144.
06:53
I know you got a lot going on, but you can get in contact with Morgantown so if they could shut down the on-ramp here,
07:01
that's at one.
07:02
That's a firm.
07:03
There's three in route to you out there.
07:05
All right, then, four, thank you.
07:10
5-0-4-2 are you in 57, doubled up?
07:14
Affirmative, we're still doubled up from only one sports page.
07:18
Okay, I'm going to stand down if you need anything?
07:21
Stand for them.
07:27
Okay, that's 644.
07:28
Correction 616.
07:31
Good.
07:37
I have the East on ramp closed.
07:41
Other units responding if you can shut down the other ramp, I appreciate it.
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I-68, Morgantown, WV
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