Apparent vehicle accident on I-240 near Bowen Bridge, Asheville NC
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible motor vehicle accident on I-240 eastbound near the Bowen Bridge in Asheville, close to Timber Road and Riverside Drive. The incident reportedly involved both westbound and eastbound lanes, and crews were assisting with traffic control while responders arrived on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Buncombe County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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EMS Twenty One responded with EMS Sixteen 3.6 mile mark I-240 eastbound on the Bowen Bridge for a possible motor vehicle accident, cross street Timber Road and Riverside Drive. Asheville Fire Three Twenty and Three.
00:14
Tac one or two comms.
00:18
Act one or two.
00:21
Sir, we're in service.
00:22
Thank you for all your assistance.
00:33
But it's going to be on the westbound side.
00:35
City three comms, I am on scene of the wreck.
00:38
I want to try to help them with traffic out here and see if I can get the lanes clear for responders coming in.
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Location mentioned:
I-240, Asheville, NC
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