Tow assist requested for semi in ditch on I-94, Monticello MN
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers coordinated a tow assist for a fully loaded semi-tractor trailer that slid into a ditch on Interstate 94 near Monticello amid poor visibility. Towing efforts were delayed due to weather conditions and towing restrictions.
Audio|Heard on: Yellow Medicine MN Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:10
Transcript:
00:00
Sinclair 2650 cards for a VOR.
00:03
It's going to also be a tow assist, possibly for (name withheld) who called it in.
00:07
They're requesting lights in about 20 minutes if possible for a semi-tractor trailer fully loaded in the ditch.
00:14
I don't think I'll make it there in 20, but I'll try.
00:18
Ten four. We did let them know that you guys are tied up on another instance as well.
00:25
St. Cloud.
00:26
Do they have a tow coming? They said.
00:28
It's like zero visibility out here.
00:30
I doubt it, and I don't think they should probably tow it out at this point.
00:35
Ten four. I know we were holding off on tows for Interstate 94 over by Monticello.
00:40
Do you want me to cancel (name withheld) for now? I think the driver of the semi was the one that contacted them.
00:49
Unless it's better where they're at.
00:51
I've been at like zero to 5 miles an hour most of the time the last hour.
00:57
Ten four.
00:58
C662.
01:00
Could you notify (name withheld)? They're not allowed to tow anything else off the interstate.
01:06
Yeah, 10-4, I can let them know of that.
01:10
Thank you.
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I-94, Monticello, MN
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