Fuel leak from tractor trailer on outer loop near Clara Barton Pkwy, Montgomery County MD


A tractor trailer on the outer loop near Clara Barton Parkway exit is leaking fuel, causing traffic delays and partial lane closures. Emergency units are on scene assessing the situation and managing traffic flow.
Audio|Source: Montgomery County MD Fire Rescue 7A3 Ops 3
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Transcript:
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Truck 710 to Panmen again, the 720 hazmat 77, your location.
00:05
So we're sitting on the right shoulder.
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of the outer loop.
00:09
I think there's some confusion that we had thought about we would have taken the ramp.
00:14
It was described to take the right shoulder so we're just sitting here in traffic waiting for the lanes that open up, please.
00:20
All right two lanes are open on the out bridge.
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Continue with that route of travel.
00:25
The tractor trailer is going to be on the left lane approximately 200 yards past the Clara Barton Parkway exit.
00:32
Okay, we're just waiting for that delay right now.
00:37
We're pretty good in the lanes up.
00:38
Also, is at this point, is there still fluid or fuel leaking out of the tank? It's been kind of a significant amount of time.
00:46
Yeah, the fuel is still leaking.
00:48
Paramountains 17, can you advise?
00:49
Yes, fuel is still leaking.
00:51
Okay, can you do me a favor? I think you have my cell phone.
00:54
Can you take a picture or two? I mean, I don't believe it's going to open up, but just in case, can you take a picture or two of it, send it to my personal cell phone.
01:01
Tom and I are standing here just waiting for the road to open up and if you can look at it and possibly come up with a plan for a wait.
01:07
Yeah, give me one minute.
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4.4, go ahead.
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Ambulance 444, go direct with paramedic engine 710 for access to the scene.
01:15
See what you said.
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Ambulance 444.
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Go direct with paramedic engine 710 for activist instructions.
01:29
How are you get to 710.m is 444.
01:31
It was 444.
01:33
Go ahead. Unfortunately, your best accident is probably going to be a turnaround of River Road and come back.
01:37
Traffic is moving in the way to lanes now.
01:39
Patience is going to be a great Toyota directly next to our engine company.
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Location mentioned:
Clara Barton Pkwy, Maryland
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