Semi-truck emits heavy smoke on highway near Exit 7A, Oxford MA


A semi-truck on highway I-395 northbound near Exit 7A emitted heavy smoke from its tires and brakes. The truck was slowing down and likely coming to a stop near the Sutton Ave overpass. Fire and police units were dispatched to the scene. The incident caused traffic backup in the area.
Audio|Source: Oxford Police and Fire
03:33
Transcript:
00:00
Fire, I'm shaking, first alarm assignment, Fire, and PD[1], Respond 395 is northbound, near area of 6.4 to 7A exit.
00:10
It was a semi-truck with a lot of smoke coming from the tires, brakes area.
00:16
It was flowing, hopefully stopping, calling from state.
00:18
And fire alarm, checking his first alarm assignment for fire and PD[1].
00:22
in the area 395 northbound 6.4 exit 7a for the semi that had heavy smoke coming from the tire area 739
00:32
Fire and PD[1] respond 395 northbound in the area 6.4 to 7 a exit it was a semi truck with a lot of smoke coming from the tires brakes area it was flowing hopefully stopping calling from state and fire alarm check on the first alarm assignment for fire and PD respond in the area 395 northbound 6.4 exit 7a for the semi that had heavy smoke coming from the tire area 739
01:07
6.0.2 copy ma'am at the 6.4 is that north of uh something out
01:12
It appears that it's like right between the off-ramp and on-ramp on the northbound side.
01:18
Ambulance 3, go ahead.
01:19
Amble 3, we just port back to the quarters will be on the air squad one moment early.
01:23
I know the location is a little skeptical, but my caller called northbound by Exit 7A, they continued on and the semi was slowing to a possible stop, could be in the area of the Sutton Ave overpass at this time.
01:41
I do also have PD[1] en route and MSP is in route.
01:45
C2. I'll be in route.
01:47
395, no time.
01:48
Recuse, this has also been the only call on this, Chief.
01:51
Ray Chief.
01:52
Good.
01:53
Hummers bonding, Cross 3 North.
01:55
By now, I have almost 2.
01:56
Raymills 2.
01:58
Ammills 2.
01:59
In service, 395, Brutu.
02:01
36, 7.42.
02:02
602.00.
02:04
I'm getting on the highway now, traffic is all backed up, uh, pass something else.
02:10
I'll let you know what I find.
Police codes explained
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[1]
PD: Police Department (on scene)
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Location mentioned:
Near Sutton Ave, Oxford, MA 01540
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