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Head-on crash between two sedans on Merle Hay Road, Des Moines IA

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Near Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Radio dispatch about a head-on collision between two sedans in the 3400 block of Merle Hay Road. The audio gives a case number, notes heavy traffic backup, and shows officers coordinating response.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
01:28
Transcript:
You do now. Case number out there is going to be 21875. 21875. Thank you. No problem. If anyone was, I can break for an accent unknown in the 3,400 block of Merlheim. If I heard right, we start that way, good advice. Copy. Anyone west to break 2S.500[1] on this accident unknown 3,400 block and roll high? 5.30, you can borrow where you need. Copy, thank you. All right, 500, I'll find someone that way for you in the 3,400 block of Merle Hay on a two sedans. Sounds like head-on and there's quite a bit of traffic backed up. Copy. I'm in Route 30th and University. 47. Go ahead. Hey, 43 (name withheld) said he wasn't coming up with anything there. I'm going to borrow you less on this accident unknown.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
500: Traffic Accident Unknown Injuries

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Near Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
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