Tractor causes oil spill closing I-68 in both directions, Monongalia County WV
TrafficA tractor spilled oil on I-68 in West Virginia, causing slippery conditions. The oil was actively leaking and bubbling on the road. Emergency crews responded and closed both eastbound and westbound lanes near mile marker 19 for a prolonged period to manage the spill.
Audio|Source: Monongalia County Fire and EMS
02:19
Transcript:
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21 when you get here, I got a significant oil spill from the tractor.
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At this time, we do have a very slight odor.
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It is leaking, it is bubbling on the ground.
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241 called you direct.
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At this time, the Hoyle will be safer to be where Zach compared to going up there.
00:19
Yeah, we're trying to get paperwork now, figure this out.
00:22
Matthew you could show her 241 on scene.
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708.
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Two-fourty, two-fourty-three.
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Hey, two-fourty-three.
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Hey, what's my easiest access to you guys?
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We're down here trying to get a number off the container right now, buddy.
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What's my easiest act's up to you?
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Come eastbound and westbound lane.
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Get off next to 15th.
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104. There, she can get a container number off, I think.
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I'm working on a standby.
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We're working on it.
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24-3 I gave 12-9 the container number.
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It's listed as a maximum weight of 67,000 pounds.
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Adam, come eastbound in the westbound lane.
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We've got room for you behind 240 and 147.
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Okay, all right, about 12-pound park.
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Copy. Copy. I'm sure you're aware, 68 East at the 19 is going to be closed for an extended period.
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Copy, row closed, 714.
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Okay, that would be east and west, all 68 shut down at this time.
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That's copy.
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I-68, West Virginia
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