Two vehicle crash on I-40 west exit ramp in Statesville, Statesville NC
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According to the dispatch call, a two-vehicle collision occurred on the exit ramp from I-40 West to Highway 21 in Statesville. Both drivers were out of their vehicles and EMS was evaluating their conditions. Fluid leaks were reported from one vehicle. Authorities are considering closing the ramp but may reopen it due to a narrow detour route. Highway patrol will decide the final course of action.
Audio|Heard on: Iredell NC Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:24
Transcript:
00:00
Eight, how many or two is on scene? This will be the exit ramp from I-40 West to Highway 21.
00:08
You come, Battalion One's arriving.
00:10
So I have our forage back.
00:13
Battalion One, how are you on scene?
00:17
Battalion One, two six.
00:20
Go ahead, two.
00:23
Two vehicle,
00:26
both drivers are out.
00:28
EMS is evaluating.
00:30
If you can translate any further, we do have some fluid leaks for one to be taken care of.
00:35
Copy.
00:36
You come, you can cancel any further.
00:38
It's I-40.
00:41
Can't take anything else out.
00:42
I-40 Exit 151 west side where he has the gas on burning or something.
00:48
17104.
00:55
You come, high risk rescue 1192 and 1142 is going to be diverting to Business Park Drive.
01:01
Copy. Divert to Business Park Drive?
01:06
Two C, is the exit ramp going to be shut down for an extended period of time or can you move one of those vehicles?
01:15
We're probably going to be opening them back up because there's a slow path that's very tight.
01:19
But we'll check with highway patrol here shortly and see what they want to do.
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Location mentioned:
US-21, Statesville, NC
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