Semi truck fire causes traffic hazard on Interstate 40 Access Rd, Amarillo TX
Fire & ArsonA semi-truck caught fire on Interstate 40 Access Road in Amarillo, Texas. The fire caused heavy smoke and created a traffic hazard. Emergency units requested to shut down the eastbound access road and manage traffic to prevent accidents caused by vehicles trying to pass through the smoky area.
Audio|Source: Potter County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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There's a semi and like three cars that were ahead of me. There are potential to go through that smoke just in case there is another 10-50 up there. Okay.
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7-10-1. You can show me 10-8[1]. You too.
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All right.
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48.
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Hi.
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Can I get another unit up here to shut down the access road going eastbound? People are trying to cut off of the grassy median.
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Almost cause two accidents.
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104. APD is also en route as well as AFD.
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104.
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24. This way is the semi is actively on fire now.
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104.
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In 172. Okay.
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In the looks of it, the smoke is clearing, going westbound. It's completely clear now.
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Two far.
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Seven through my open up traffic.
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Two more.
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Hey 24, I'm opening up traffic going eastbound.
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10-4[2].
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820 to 28.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-8: In service and available for calls
[2]
10-4: Acknowledgment; message received or understood.
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Location mentioned:
Interstate 40 Access Rd, Amarillo, TX
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