Two-vehicle head-on collision with leg injury on highway, Wilmington NC


A head-on collision between two vehicles happened on U.S. Highway 421 near Johnson's Corner Grocery and Grill. One person reported a leg injury but was able to exit the vehicle. All occupants got out safely. The highway was closed in both lanes while help arrived, and air medical transport was canceled.
Audio|Source: Pender County Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Station 29, rescue 29, response to 90,
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U.S. Highway 421, same being Johnson's Corner, grocery and grill, reference to 1050PI,
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District 29,
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1653.
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49's a crossender.
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June 29, 104 in route.
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Same will be a head-on collision.
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One of the callers advised their leg was injured, but he was able to get out of the vehicle.
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He went to check on the occupants of the other vehicle, unable to advise further.
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We'll be using Ops 1.
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Engine 21.
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You can show us in aft's point on this traffic.
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24 now, we'll be using ops 1.
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Fender, engine 29 is on scene.
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Two vehicles, moderate damage,
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both lanes, northbound 421 shut down.
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And 29, officer, has command.
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Engine 29, 10,
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4.
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2.4. 2.1, 100, Thunder.
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Go ahead.
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Octets are out.
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Consider 21 for now to assist the traffic control.
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Copy all occupants out of the vehicle.
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Can you readvise your last?
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Continue 21 to assist the track.
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You can cancel air link.
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104, continue 21, cancel air link.
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Location mentioned:
Near US-421, Wilmington, NC 28401
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