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Semi truck jackknifes causing gasoline leak near Sweet Briar, Amherst County VA
TrafficEmergency units responded to a jackknifed semi-truck accident on the southbound bypass on-ramp near Sweet Briar, Virginia. The truck's gas tank was punctured, causing a steady gasoline leak. Deputies and fire personnel managed the scene to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Amherst County Public Safety
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02:29
Transcript:
00:00
Amherst to Amherst Fire, need units to respond,
00:04
29 business,
00:06
onto the bypass southbound ramp.
00:11
In the area, Sweetfire,
00:13
have deputy out with an accident, jackknife, semi-truck where the gas tank has been punctured,
00:20
off-trap, use ops-2, ops-2, (number withheld).
00:27
On that move me a route.
00:34
Attack 21 engine 23.
00:39
We have a tag 21.
00:41
Do you need me to continue? Are you can you guys handle it?
00:48
We can handle it.
00:49
It's all contain right now.
00:52
I'll direct Amherst, Stack 21 is not in service.
00:57
Thank you.
00:59
A lot of the neighbors.
01:07
110, 104.
01:14
Go ahead, one chance.
01:17
I'm a retirement as well, unless you need a chance.
01:23
No, sir. You're not trying to serve with her.
01:27
Amherty control one's clear?
01:32
Yes, sir, according to the deputy on scene, he speaks he has a gasoline leak from the semi-truck.
01:38
Any idea about how much?
01:45
Copy, standby.
01:58
FD11.
02:01
Go ahead, the hammers.
02:05
T25, there's a steady drip of gas from the truck.
02:10
There's a couple pieces of metal underneath it.
02:16
Ten to four hammers.
02:18
I'll be a mountain route momentarily.
02:21
ETA probably 45.
02:26
Copy, sir. If I need a tone again or is it cover?
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Location mentioned:
Chapel Rd, Sweet Briar, VA 24595
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