Two-vehicle crash with no injuries on I-81 ramp, Bristol VA

Traffic

Reported: 09/05/2025 08:02 PM (PDT)

I-81, Bristol, VA

A two-vehicle collision occurred at the I-81 southbound exit 19 on-ramp near Bristol, VA. Both drivers exited their vehicles and were walking around. One vehicle's airbag deployed. Both drivers reported no injuries. The fire department was called for fluid cleanup but no emergency medical response was needed.

Audio|Source: Washington County and Bristol City Public Safety

02:47

Transcript:

00:00

Be out here at the exit 19 southbound on-ramp.

00:04

Looks like an npc.

00:06

Ten-four. We've got some call on that.

00:08

Should that stay headed that way?

00:09

Ten-four.

00:10

Three four one eight, does it look like there's any injuries?

00:12

Unknown right now, one occupant saying no, one airbag deployment.

00:16

Ten-four. Central will be heading that way, it's real.

00:19

Central, if you'll notice you both of them are out walking around, you'll send fire department just from fluid.

00:24

It's not emergency.

00:27

Timbunk.

00:28

We'll be clear, Christom.

00:29

Twenty three and four.

00:30

How do you think so?

00:36

Okay.

00:37

Both parties advised, no injuries.

00:39

You got two oils and you're ready?

00:41

First one. Tango six six five two zero six nine eight.

00:43

Three point zero five five.

00:46

Three zero five. Team, can I make to the Sturgle mail Damascus license? No one's good, second.

00:50

Tango six two three two five one eight nine.

00:57

It's kind of like to read, mail having that license, no one.

01:01

Ten-four. You'll have those boats to call and Mark State on thing.

01:04

Attention, I have an entire department.

01:06

I think you answer to respond, non-emergent, the I-81 southbound exit 19 on ramp.

01:13

The NBC requesting you to respond for some fluids leaking.

01:16

Dispatch clear at 2306.

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