Jackknifed tractor trailer blocks Route 414 near KOA, Watkins Glen NY
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a tractor trailer reportedly jackknifed and blocked part of State Route 414 near the KOA resort in Watkins Glen. Fire crews and a heavy wrecker were dispatched, and the state Department of Transportation assisted on scene. The incident caused temporary traffic disruption while responders worked to clear the roadway.
Audio|Heard on: Schuyler County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
02:11
Transcript:
00:00
Guys, do you have a jackknife tractor trailer where you are?
00:08
No, I'm checking 414.
00:11
Copy that. We're taking a second call now saying near the KOA, not on the hill.
00:16
Okay, I'll head that way.
00:19
Did they say it was blocking? Might have to get the fire department out there or something.
00:24
There is blocking.
00:25
You want us to dispatch up?
00:27
Yeah, let's go ahead and get them going.
00:30
Copy that, we'll get Beaver Dams up there.
00:33
Also, if you want to check on a heavy,
00:35
if they're in the ditch, we can try and get the road cleared quickly.
00:40
Copy that.
00:46
Beaver Dams Fire.
01:01
Beaver Dams Fire responded to near State Route 414 by the KOA for a truck that dropped items in the roadway.
01:14
Beaver Dams, near State Route 414.
01:16
A couple of small trucks needed to help clear clothing down the roadway for a jackknifed truck trailer in the middle of the road.
01:24
Chatham County cleared 1025.
01:30
Ever.
01:38
I don't want six miles.
01:47
Call six nine.
01:55
Six, notify state DOT.
01:59
Three, two, notifying DOT.
02:00
Fleet Pride accepted.
02:01
They'll have a heavy wrecker en route.
02:03
Okay, it looks like state DOT is on scene so they'll be aware of it.
02:09
Copy that, DOT on scene.
02:11
Ten thirty-two.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort, 1710 State Route 414 (GPS address, 1710 KOA Dr, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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