School vanpool bus tire blows out near Indian Orchard exit, Springfield MA
TrafficA school vanpool bus traveling eastbound on Route 291 near Indian Orchard exit suffered a tire blowout. Police helped the driver move the bus off the highway and arranged transportation for the students, including one with a disability.
Audio|Source: Massachusetts State Police Dispatch - Troop B
01:45
Transcript:
00:00
Sir, 291 reported eastbound vanpool riding bus blowout on the tire, they're in the BDL, they're looking for some assistance with getting the vehicle off the highway so they can transport students to a different bus.
00:15
Again, it's 291 eastbound, they described it as being close to the Indian Orchard exit.
00:22
We see you, they're out.
00:26
570, I'll approaching that area.
00:29
I'll check it out.
00:31
Receive.
00:37
B3-3-2-4 and V3 patrols.
00:39
Second call on that puts it right prior to the 5-A.
00:42
Thank you.
00:46
572, I said.
00:52
They're going on the four there.
00:55
3.8 before the exit.
01:03
625 to B.HU.
01:07
B.HU.
01:12
Sir, just to keep you updated, I have Amherst BD heading to the school to see if that 16-year-old made it there this morning and I'm making my way as well.
01:23
Reed, Steven, much appreciated.
01:31
572 to B3. He's right on the room here but the company wants him to get the van off.
01:38
They got a handicapped student on it.
01:39
I'm just going to escort him off the exit.
01:42
Five-A.
01:44
B-3 received.
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Location mentioned:
Indian Orchard, Springfield, MA
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