Crash with injuries on I‑81 near Exit 12, Martinsburg WV
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible traffic collision involving a silver SUV that struck a guardrail on northbound I‑81 near Exit 12 in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Two vehicles were found on the side of the road near the on‑ramp, and portions of the ramp were temporarily closed to manage the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Berkeley County Fire & EMS
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03:43
Transcript:
00:00
Berkeley Fire Company, Station Nine Seven A, respond for traffic accident with injuries.
00:06
Near the 12 mile marker, I‑81 northbound.
00:08
Time of the task 1417.
00:14
Six four four.
00:18
Copy responding to (number withheld).
00:33
That's 25‑2.
00:36
Copy, squad 25‑2.
00:38
418.
00:45
Copy, squad 16, final with four.
01:00
We're back (number withheld) as well.
01:11
Berkeley Squad 16, is there a supplemental or a specific location?
01:20
It’s a silver SUV into the guardrail.
01:23
Just prior to Exit 12 northbound.
01:52
Rescue Engine 64 is on scene.
01:54
Two vehicles off to the side near the on‑ramp at Exit 12 to Winchester Avenue.
02:05
Part of the ramp shut down in lane number three.
02:09
Squad 16, come up behind us and shut down lane three.
02:27
Correction, part of the ramp shut down, not lane number three.
03:37
Berkeley Squad 16 is on scene, blocking lane three.
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Location mentioned:
I-81, Martinsburg, WV
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