Traffic collision on Summer Street viaduct, Elizabeth NJ
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a traffic collision on the southbound viaduct near Summer Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Multiple lanes were closed while authorities managed traffic flow and opened alternate routes near Orange and South Braun Streets. Sergeant London was notified, and units coordinated to reopen lanes in both directions.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:54
Transcript:
00:00
Just be advised, it's a traffic collision southbound on the viaduct.
00:03
It took two minutes to shut down, so we're keeping the left lane open southbound only.
00:10
All right, we're going to open southbound on Orange now to help clear the area.
00:17
Sergeant London was notified as well.
00:28
What other unit do you have responding to the crash on the viaduct?
00:43
Could you take the shoulder all the way down southbound? It will be your right to the collision.
01:01
If I could get another unit to South Braun and Summer to hold off local traffic, too many trucks can't make turns here.
02:26
All right, southbound is reopened.
02:34
We're trying to open one lane northbound.
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Location mentioned:
Summer St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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