Disabled pickup truck off I‑90 near Albany, Albany NY
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, units responded to a disabled GMC Sierra pickup truck off the I‑90 westbound Exit 25 ramp near Albany. The vehicle lost its drivetrain and was well off the roadway on the shoulder. Two occupants were present, and a tow truck was requested. The vehicle’s registration was expired, and the scene was cleared after assistance arrived.
Audio|Heard on: New York State Thruway Authority - Albany Division
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02:53
Transcript:
00:00
Ninety westbound, right at the beginning of the twenty-five B ramp.
00:04
Vehicle with New York registration (number withheld), a GMC Sierra pickup truck, lost the drivetrain.
00:14
Vehicle does run but needs a tow; two occupants in the vehicle.
00:21
It's a standard rear end.
00:30
That was at exit twenty-five westbound B ramp.
00:34
Correct?
00:38
Affirmative, right at the beginning of the B ramp.
00:42
I see it also in the field.
00:49
Unit seven two four eight Albany.
00:56
Seven two four eight.
01:00
Show me route one five one eastbound; vehicle with New York registration (number withheld).
01:07
Lincoln, Ida, Frank, Sam, Nora, George two eight.
01:11
Lincoln, Ida, Frank, Sam, Nora, George two eight; send next available unit.
01:16
It’s an unknown mechanical issue so I can get the time and event.
01:25
Received seven two four eight.
01:27
That’s event three zero three.
01:34
Copy, two zero three or three zero three?
01:41
Three zero three.
01:49
Three.
01:52
Albany to seven two four eight.
01:57
Four eight.
02:00
Vehicle with unit six two zero at exit twenty-five westbound D ramp has expired registration.
02:09
It’s a gray GMC Sierra.
02:11
Tow truck from five four zero responding.
02:17
Still with the vehicle.
02:23
Five four zero called for that one as well.
02:30
Receiving.
02:38
Six two zero Albany.
02:44
Six two zero.
02:47
The vehicle is well off the highway.
02:50
It’s on the soft shoulder to the right by the guiderails.
02:52
Clearing the scene.
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I-90, Albany, NY
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