Multiple vehicle accidents block roads on icy Asheville streets, Asheville NC
TrafficMultiple vehicle accidents occurred on icy roads near Fairview Road, I-240, and Biltmore Avenue in Asheville. Vehicles lost control, blocked traffic, and faced wrong directions. Emergency responders moved vehicles to parking lots and are managing road closures and safety due to hazardous conditions.
Audio|Source: Asheville Fire
03:46
Transcript:
00:00
We've cleared the scene.
00:02
The vehicle is clear as well that was involved in that accident.
00:05
The hit and go.
00:07
RC3 is back in service.
00:08
I'm fired as much.
00:10
Okay.
00:16
Communications from point five.
00:22
I think, Sid.
00:27
Another vehicle that was involved in that accident.
00:30
We are moving his car now into the Home Depot parking lot off the Fairview Road.
00:36
This is going to be law, of course, but only if you could let them know that we're moving over there.
00:48
Quintan, go ahead.
00:52
Yes, sir, we found the second vehicle that was involved in that previous accident on I-240.
00:57
We are getting them moved over into the Home Depot parking lot.
01:01
This is going to be LEO only if you'll just let them know that we moved over there.
01:09
You said Home Depot parking lot, correct?
01:14
That's correct.
01:15
Thank you.
01:20
Squall 17, Collins, we're clear.
01:25
You're out, you're cleared.
01:28
That's farmers.
01:30
Copy that.
01:34
We've had several more wrecks.
01:36
We've had a shutdown McDowell right here at Hospital Drive.
01:46
You still need me.
01:49
No, sir, you can go back terms.
01:58
Thank you. ...ocation, engine two.
02:01
Go ahead, too.
02:03
Can you get a visual of what trucks on McEll behind us, but can you track to see which AFT truck is at behind us?
02:14
Yes, it would be engine four.
02:16
You want them to assist you.
02:18
No,
02:19
if they get turned around right there where they are, I wouldn't come any more up the hill.
02:23
Tom's Engine 4.
02:24
I got you.
02:28
Go ahead.
02:30
Agent 2 has got that blocked.
02:31
You're going to have to turn around.
02:33
They said.
02:37
Copy.
02:39
102 from 101.
02:42
Tony, Station 17, Column.
02:44
Go ahead, boss.
02:47
We're headed down by the Walken Bridge.
02:50
There's another small NBA.
02:52
He says it's okay, but we're going to try to see his about his car because it's turned out of the direction,
02:58
blocking traffic.
03:02
Myself and 103 are currently helping a box truck avoid a wreck at this moment.
03:08
Once we get them clear, where do you need me to relocate the apparatus?
03:15
Honestly,
03:16
station 17 is going to be out of service for training.
03:19
I would not advise coming this way.
03:21
It's not kosher.
03:26
I'm from Broom Avenue Command.
03:31
Go ahead.
03:35
Bummore Avenue is about to be shut down in about two seconds.
03:38
There's cars stuck everywhere, facing wrong directions.
03:42
It looks like an apocalypse.
03:44
Is there any salt trucks available or anything,
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anywhere?
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Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC
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