Fully engulfed 18-wheeler blocks westbound lanes on I-30, Rockwall TX
Fire & ArsonA fully engulfed 18-wheeler truck blocked both westbound lanes on West Interstate 30 in Texas. Firefighters confirmed the trailer was empty and the driver was safe. The highway was completely shut down while crews worked to put out the fire and requested additional water supplies.
Audio|Source: Rockwall City Police, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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We had a fully involved 18-weaver both lanes.
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The travel would block westbound.
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EG2, that is confirmed.
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Pull-up on the service, road you'll stretch the line across the grass.
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The highway sign is up.
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One last command.
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What units do we have now?
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I think anything else.
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State Engine 11, Major Accident[1], at near West Interstate 30, Box R2 32, State 32, State 13,
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Major Accident[1], at near West Interstate 30,
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near West Interstate 30,
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Box RC 32,
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Cross Street, or County Road 2,646 in South Fork Drive, time of 0635.
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Negatives are UTI on the driver so far.
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I'll say you can this wrong. I'll say you're saying this wrong.
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Ugh.
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He is okay. He's confirming that the trailer is empty.
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No content. No content.
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The driver is safe.
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Go ahead.
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and come each down and westbound lanes, we have the highway completely shut down, but we're going to need your water.
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Where's the best place to get on that?
Police codes explained
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Major Accident: Serious traffic collision requiring emergency response
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W Interstate 30, Texas
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