Commercial truck overturns on westbound Interstate 70, Jackson County MO


The audio reports a commercial truck overturned on westbound Interstate 70, blocking two lanes. People are standing in the roadway and some injuries are reported. Two people were removed from the vehicle before crews arrived. Highway patrol was requested to control traffic and manage hazards. The recording also mentions emergency units staging for a separate stabbing incident near Walnut Drive apartments.
Audio|Source: Kansas City Regional Public Safety
03:13
Transcript:
Westbound commercial truck overturned in the middle of the highway on Interstate 70 near mile marker 30. People are standing in the roadway. Unknown extent of injuries. One green patient and one yellow patient were extricated before responders arrived. The vehicle is upside down and blocking lanes one and two. Other vehicles are passing on the shoulder. Highway patrol was requested for traffic control and hazard mitigation and are en route. Units responding include Chief 3, Engine 1, Medic 524, (name withheld) 20, and Medic 30. The recording also references staging for a stabbing near Walnut Drive, apartment L1 and near Walnut Drive, apartment 101.
Westbound commercial truck overturned in the middle of the highway on Interstate 70 near mile marker 30. People are standing in the roadway. Unknown extent of injuries. One green patient and one yellow patient were extricated before responders arrived. The vehicle is upside down and blocking lanes one and two. Other vehicles are passing on the shoulder. Highway patrol was requested for traffic control and hazard mitigation and are en route. Units responding include Chief 3, Engine 1, Medic 524, (name withheld) 20, and Medic 30. The recording also references staging for a stabbing near Walnut Drive, apartment L1 and near Walnut Drive, apartment 101.
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I-70, Missouri
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