Sulfur smell and high CO levels at highway accident, Scott County MN
Emergency responders are investigating a traffic accident near Highway 41 and Highway 169. There is a strong smell of sulfur near a utility pole and high carbon monoxide levels detected near a truck with a running generator. Responders are checking for possible hazardous materials or gas exposure.
Audio|Source: Scott County Emergency Services
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Transcript:
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Rescue 1 will be in the area at 41 and 169.
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He'll be out investigating an accident.
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Rescue 1 is in the area investigating in command at (number withheld).
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Jack Beer Rescue 1 from Engine 1, Opts 2.
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Right, Injewan.
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We've got a strong smell of sulfur by that Plectin pole black topping.
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But we went past it. Can you guys get to it from your end?
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We do have a truck that has a generator running off the back of it with 60 to 80 parts per million of CO[1] around this area. We're thinking this might be a...
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Are you at the Holiday?
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I have the squads for a possible suspicious male or citizen as a Speedway.
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Let's for our phone call.
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For an animal call, Cooper.
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Engine 1 from Rescue 1, Opps 2.
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Engine 1. Have you found anything else?
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No, all clear, click and pole and down by the orf.
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The smell is dissipated.
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We have readings here over 100 parts per million.
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Copy.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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CO: Carbon monoxide call
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Location mentioned:
US-169, Minnesota
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