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Vehicle overheats on Route 78 westboundUnion County NJ

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I-78, New Jersey

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a vehicle overheating incident on Route 78 westbound near mile marker 48.6. The coolant spill was cleaned up, and the vehicle owner arranged for towing. No fire was reported.

Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
County Engine 2,
00:02
going to be near mile marker 48.6 on 78 westbound with a possible overheat.
00:09
We'll let you know.
00:10
So far this is all that we've found.
00:12
Establish a semi-west command.
00:16
(number withheld), sir.
00:22
Ladder one, you can return.
00:26
Ladder One received, available.
00:35
County 78 command,
00:39
your message.
00:42
All right, this was an overheat.
00:43
We applied some Speedy Dry to some coolant on the ground.
00:47
The registered owner has a tow on the way.
00:52
We're going to terminate command and get through the level.
00:59
Command terminated (number withheld).

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I-78, New Jersey

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