Two-vehicle accident on southbound I-81 near mile marker 48.8, Cortland County NY

Traffic

Reported: 10/26/2025 10:13 AM

I-81, New York

A two-vehicle accident occurred on southbound I-81 near mile marker 48.8. One vehicle possibly became lodged under a tractor-trailer. The caller later reported no injuries, only property damage. State Police handled the scene and cleared responding units.

Audio|Source: Cortland County Public Safety

02:15

Transcript:

00:00

Hello. Broadville monitors, TLC ambulance mile marker 48.8, possible vehicle under a truck.

00:07

You want to southbound 48.8, 48.8, 48.8. It's a report of a vehicle, possibly under a truck.

00:17

7-5 fire in EMS. Listen, room.

00:21

Copy.

00:22

Coromobile monitors, TLC ambulance, area 48.8. I-81 southbound,

00:28

two-car MVA, unknown injuries, possible vehicle under a truck at this point.

00:33

Cromo monitors, TLC ambulance, the area 48.8. I-81 southbound, two-car MVA, possible vehicle under a tractor trailer.

00:44

Sounds to me the bumper is going to be under the tractor trailer at this time.

00:48

It's going to be between car on G and F1.

00:51

1317, 1361, I show you en route.

00:54

Just some five, no injuries for the caller who has spoken to the operator of the vehicle.

01:01

Probably it became entangled somehow in the rear end of the tractor trailer, got dragged for a short distance. Both vehicles were stopped, run up to 48.8.

01:11

Got me.

01:13

Cornyville Command and TLC ambulance.

01:16

Caller has now spoken with operators.

01:19

There are no injuries unseen at this time. It's going to be property damage.

01:24

The state police want to continue.

01:28

Will you see, sir. I'll not be clear for us to interrupt the call Ward 29.

01:33

Reshoot, sir.

01:36

TLC base copies and same question. Shall we continue?

01:40

Stand by confirming that information.

01:43

3-7-5 from calling.

01:47

7-5.

01:51

Fire is inquiring if you'd like them to continue.

01:58

Negative. All right.

02:00

Proceed the advice.

02:08

Part control for Corlinville and TLC. At this time, state police advising you can secure. They'll advise the need anything further.

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