Semi truck accident causes traffic standstill on I-70, Preble County OH
TrafficA semi-truck accident on westbound I-70 near Preble County caused traffic to stop. Emergency responders are at the scene. A medical helicopter is being arranged to land on the highway to assist.
Audio|Source: Preble County Sheriff and Fire, Eaton Police
02:58
Transcript:
00:00
At the moment, westbound traffic is a standstill just past 35.
00:05
You'll be able to hit that turn around and try to get to it.
00:08
(name withheld), thank you. Preble, was this in a lane or on the shoulder, 70?
00:11
I'm not sure we've only had passer buyers call in that I'm aware of.
00:15
Correction, we did have the semi-driver call in, I can call it back.
00:18
Clear.
00:19
Three six, five, seven.
00:20
(number withheld)
00:21
Alright, we go ahead and get a little dot and see if they can shut 70 down at 1.7.
00:25
That's clear.
00:26
The semi-driver advise that you're there with him now.
00:28
61 on 33.
00:29
Negative, I'm not, but I can see RFC as tough.
00:32
1803. 6026, rescue 60.
00:34
Good. RFD stopped on the eastbound side.
00:36
You may be as good off on that side.
00:38
I'm working through the median to try to get to it.
00:40
Clear.
00:41
Forty-six, 33-1-A.
00:42
1804. 6026 for rescue 60.
00:47
Right there by the scale house should be that temporary turnaround, you could come the wrong way if you're not pasted.
00:51
If you are pasted, just stop behind Richmond.
00:53
That's clear.
00:54
We already passed. Rescue 60 to Proble.
00:56
Rescue 60. On scene.
00:59
1805. A sign TAC 1[1].
01:00
Clear on TAC 1[1].
01:02
Station 60 to Preble on TAC 1[1].
01:04
Go ahead.
01:05
RFD medics are on scene.
01:06
They're advising to continue care of flight.
01:08
We'll land them on I-70 Westbound in front of the accident.
01:11
You're clear, 1805 for all.
Police codes explained
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[1]
TAC 1: Tactical Channel 1 for emergency coordination
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