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Traffic collision slows I-85 in North CarolinaRowan County NC

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I-85, North Carolina

As discussed during the dispatch call, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 85 southbound near the 52–54 mile markers in North Carolina. The incident appeared to involve a silver Toyota Camry, a blue Honda Civic, and two tractor trailers. The fire department responded to the scene, and the right lane was blocked during response operations. Tow trucks were requested for the vehicles involved.

Audio|Heard on: Montgomery NC Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:15
Transcript:
00:00
Go ahead. I'm just south of the 54, so I guess I am at the 53.
00:05
It's a silver Toyota Camry and a blue Honda Civic, so I believe it's going to match the description of the first collision that's at the 52.
00:14
Just keep me on the first sequence.
00:16
I don't believe there is going to be a second collision.
00:19
Ten four.
00:20
Engine 24 Salisbury.
00:22
Three 35104.
00:25
Three thirty-six, I'll grab a ten forty-one.
00:27
Ten 40.
00:28
Three thirty-one.
00:29
All right.
00:30
Go ahead.
00:32
What do you have meeting in Rowan?
00:34
There is a collision on I-85 southbound by the 73 mile marker.
00:40
Two tractor trailers and a white passenger car.
00:44
Good boy shows 337 around.
00:46
Ten four.
00:47
Three thirty-six.
00:48
Is there anything else besides that one?
00:51
Ten ten.
00:53
Ten four.
00:54
Do you know if they're Santa Paula on the right or the left?
00:57
Sounds great, 231.
00:58
Unable to advise.
01:00
Go ahead.
01:05
Two tow requests, one for a Honda Civic, second for a Camry.
01:10
Just one vehicle involved.
01:13
Fire department has right lane.

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I-85, North Carolina
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