Stalled truck causes traffic issue on I-35W, Minneapolis MN
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a city bus driver on I-35W in Minneapolis reported being stuck behind a red pickup truck that could not move on the icy freeway near Second Avenue. The truck was occupied, and a supervisor was sent to assist. The license plate was obscured by snow.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:14
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, I'm trying to get across the freeway here.
00:02
There's a car in front of me, a small truck that's stuck and can't get up the ice and has now backed up to a point where I can't move.
00:12
Is there anyone around that could give me a hand? We could maybe try to push this thing or something?
00:17
Yeah, what I'll do is I'll send a supervisor over to you see if they can assist you there.
00:21
Do you know if they've notified the city if they're stuck?
00:24
Uh, doesn't look like it.
00:26
There's no one else there.
00:27
Okay, oh, is it unattended? Is it just an unattended car over there? Say that again.
00:33
Is the car occupied or is it unattended? Yeah, it's occupied.
00:37
Okay, I'll get a supervisor to help you.
00:41
I'll call Minneapolis to see if they've received any information.
00:44
Are they right there with you at Second Avenue or are they closer to the bridge over 35?
00:49
Uh, right in front of me at Second Avenue.
00:52
Second Avenue, and we're right before the ramp.
00:56
Okay, copy that.
00:57
Do you have a description of the vehicle that's stuck?
01:00
Yeah, it's a red.
01:02
It's an old red Ford pickup with a cover on it.
01:06
License plate is covered in snow.
01:08
Okay, I'm going to get help to you.
01:11
I'm going to also notify Minneapolis, okay?
01:14
All right, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
I-35W, Minneapolis, MN
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