Tractor-trailer jackknifes blocking two lanes on i-75, East Ridge TN
A tractor-trailer jackknifed on southbound Interstate 75 near the I-75/I-24 exchange. The vehicle blocked two lanes, creating a traffic hazard. Emergency units from East Ridge and Chattanooga responded to manage the situation and control traffic.
Audio|Source: East Ridge Public Safety
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Transcript:
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453, can you call me an accident, unknown injuries.
00:03
That's correct.
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45.
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On the I-75 southbound, the I-75/I-24 exchange, got an 18-wheeler that jackknifed.
00:17
Use 1-1-1-7-1-9.
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I'll make sure the city is clear on it as well so they can check their side.
00:23
That's either 52. This advice a joint to stay in front of home.
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52, sir.
00:33
Ready, do we know if this 18-wheeler is blocking any lanes of travel?
00:38
Standback. That's correct.
00:44
Tractor's up against the wall and blocking two lanes.
00:49
Okay.
00:54
We saw him getting in the area.
00:55
It's not going to locate.
00:57
I'm Clay. He has units in a route as well.
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53.
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53.
01:06
I don't see it on our side.
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I think it might be on Chattanooga.
01:09
I think it's shot at Chattanooga.
01:11
I'm clear.
01:17
It's like most of the face twos are hitting right in the curve around the 1.4 on Chattanooga side.
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50. Go ahead.
01:29
T-Dash, the cameras show that it is in the curve from the Chattanooga side, coming down to us.
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Clear, thank you.
01:40
We'll be directly underneath the overpass.
01:43
Clear.
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45, be advised.
01:50
I'm served the crash.
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I'm going to be en route to help the traffic control for Chattanooga.
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