Multiple vehicle crash with machete assault on Highway 1, Mt Vernon IA
AssaultA traffic accident involving multiple vehicles occurred near Highway 1 close to Martelle, Iowa. During the incident, a person started attacking others with a machete. Police deployed a Taser, but it did not work immediately. Multiple emergency units responded, and at least one person was taken to St. Luke's Hospital.
Audio|Source: Linn County Public Safety
04:27
Transcript:
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I'm taking 911 calls, stating that there's a subject involved in this accident who is now hitting people with a machete. I have officers head of that direction to assist as well.
00:10
Therefore, thank you. I have one that's about to be on scene as well. I'm sorry.
00:16
Okay, I'm sorry.
00:28
9.51 from County.
00:31
Sir.
00:32
Go 51.
00:36
Command's terminated, all Robin June 3108. Clear with fire 2. Air the ambulance will transport 1 to St. Luke's.
00:42
How far, Rob is fire.
00:48
Can I have you guys staged, please? We're gonna call that one of the drivers involved is now hitting other vehicles that are passing by with a machete.
00:57
Just checking if you also have another unit,
01:00
we just gotta...
01:02
Officer on scene and in case there are more injuries due to the machete, like another unit to head that way.
01:08
County Car 50 is on scene. We're going to have multiple vehicles over about a quarter mile.
01:14
We have officer out with one fighting currently.
01:20
Go to 4.
01:22
County Adam 52 has a crew. We'll be responding shortly.
01:26
Adam 52 or 10.4.
01:30
County, Adam 51, acknowledges, standing by.
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Adam 51, so far.
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Step-for.
01:48
Lake College Martel,
01:51
Markill.
02:01
Jones County from when County and call 61 Jones County.
02:05
Hope Jones.
02:10
Then update, my officer on scene is providing with subject.
02:13
They deployed Taser and it wasn't effective. It sounds like they might have just gotten him into custody.
02:18
I don't think anyone suspect is in custody.
02:21
I'm trying to figure out where we've got vehicles here.
02:26
Go ahead and proceed to (number withheld), Highway 1.
02:31
I'm going to go ahead and proceed up to the additional accident.
02:36
On 10 4, got off the 3 side of it that way if you need to stay safe.
02:41
104.
02:43
Martel fire, you on 3.
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You're up 34.
02:47
104, go right.
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30.
02:50
This thing is going to be extended.
02:53
I'll be en route to Highway 1 just south of Martel, Lynn County is on time list.
02:59
An individual of swinging machines at people.
03:04
About 50.
03:05
We have one accident at (number withheld), Highway 1,
03:10
and an additional accident at Butcher Road.
03:13
Dick Kopp.
03:16
County, item 52 is in route.
03:21
Adam 52 is in round.
03:24
Adam 52 is my fourth.
03:30
Blake County from Power Hillfire. Fortile Fire.
03:38
Are we saved the approach or do we still meet the stage?
03:45
Item 52 from Card 50.
03:50
Go ahead, 32.
03:56
I'm going to have you guys come up to Highway 1 and Butcher Road for an additional patient.
04:03
Adam 51, you will stay at the accident site at (number withheld), Highway 1.
04:10
10-4[1]. Adam 52 is going to go up to Butcher Road on Highway 1.
04:16
Adam 501 copies.
04:19
Mortel fire from County.
04:21
Go ahead, Connie.
04:23
You can approach this scene.
04:26
Not much, thank you.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgment (Message received / OK)
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Location mentioned:
Near IA-1, Mt Vernon, IA 52314
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