Dump truck overturns near Pole Hill Road causing hazmat risk, Larimer County CO
TrafficA dump truck overturned onto its passenger side off the road near Pole Hill Road. There is a hazardous materials concern because fuel may be leaking. Fire and emergency services arrived, evaluated the occupant who refused medical help, and started containing the fuel spill. Traffic cones and barriers were set up to keep the area safe.
Audio|Source: Estes Park Fire and EMS and Rocky Mountain National Park
02:58
Transcript:
00:00
I'm almost to Pole Hill Road.
00:01
Go ahead, Firebase.
00:02
We can roll 171 without a black shield, or would you peruse to wait since it doesn't seem like it's pressing yet?
00:08
700420 is on scene.
00:10
The main concern is hazmat, so let's see if we can get a black shield in that seat.
00:15
Break,
00:16
700. Battian 71's on scene.
00:18
700, Battalion 71. Battalion 71.
00:19
Battalion.
00:20
You can show Battalion 71 as commands.
00:23
This is one single dump truck.
00:24
It is a tandem laying on the passenger side.
00:28
One occupant is out.
00:29
I'm still waiting for a black shield.
00:31
We're going to be evaluating hazmat presence from fuel.
00:35
700 LCSO is on team.
00:38
Hooray. Copy.
00:40
700, 420 is clear and available on patient refusal of the MS service.
00:45
Copy. Copy.
00:46
Engine 71 from commands.
00:48
Go for engine 71.
00:49
This truck is fully off the roadway.
00:51
I want you to pull up into that plow turnaround.
00:53
I think bare minimum we're going to grab some shovels and do up some damming and dyking and throw some cones out just to give us a little space along this roadway.
01:04
Copy will set up in the pull-off and we'll start doing safety and scanning.
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Location mentioned:
Pole Hill Rd, Colorado
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