Bus driver reports smoke from front tire area, Minneapolis MN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a bus driver in Minneapolis reported smoke coming from the front left tire area while driving near North 7th Street and Olson Memorial Highway. The dispatcher arranged for a replacement bus and advised the driver to stop and check for flames. The driver confirmed only smoke, no flames, were visible, and passengers were directed to board another bus.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:28
Transcript:
00:00
Hey, so as I was driving, there's some smoke coming out of the left side of my tire underneath in the front, way up front, and I don't know what it is.
00:11
And I don't know if they want to bring me a new bus or me drive it back to the garage or what because I'm on Olson right now.
00:20
Yeah, why don't you stop there at Seventh and Olson? I'm going to have them bring you a new bus.
00:23
It might be, I don't know if it's like the brakes may be causing smoke.
00:29
But if you see any flames or anything like that before then, just pull over.
00:33
Otherwise, hold at Seventh and Olson.
00:36
Okay, can I put my sign to no service because I don't even want to stop?
00:41
Yeah, you can turn it to not in service.
00:43
Have your passengers just get on the next bus.
00:46
Okay, thank you.
00:47
Thank you, do you clear?
00:50
A(number withheld).
00:51
Hey, it's (number withheld) here.
00:52
I think this shop should be bringing you a new bus here hopefully soon.
00:56
Just want to check back with you.
00:58
Did the smoke, is it still continuing?
01:01
Yeah, and they smell, I can smell it like all in the bus.
01:04
Even the passenger said they could smell it.
01:07
Okay, do you mind checking? I don't know if you already stepped out and checked to see if we need to start the fire department.
01:13
Checking and see what?
01:16
Can you just check and see if.
01:18
There are any flames or anything like that? And if I need to start the fire department,
01:23
I already checked.
01:24
It's no flames, it's just smoke.
01:27
Okay, that's perfect then sounds good.
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Location mentioned:
N 7th St & Olson Mem Hwy, Minneapolis, MN 55441
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