Jackknifed tractor trailer causes fuel leak near Virginia Avenue, Pembroke VA
TrafficA jackknifed tractor trailer near Virginia Avenue in Pembroke caused a fuel leak and blocked the road. Multiple tractor trailers and a delivery truck were unable to pass due to icy conditions. Fire department and road maintenance crews responded to manage the fuel leak and improve road safety.
Audio|Source: Giles County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
No ahead dispatch fire.
00:05
There's a fuel leak from one of the reefers, creek is closed by.
00:12
The driver's trying to control it.
00:17
Canceler.
00:23
17, I've got multiple tractor trailers.
00:27
A UPS truck?
00:30
I don't think the tractor trailer will be able to get by the UPS truck.
00:36
Other tractor trailers will have to wait until the roadway is opened.
00:46
104, I spoke with VDOT, they will try to get more salt on the road for traction.
00:56
104. John 17.
00:58
Go ahead.
01:01
TEMS also, just fire.
01:04
Negative.
01:06
Just fire. Provide caution when passing, some slippery conditions.
01:14
Some slippery conditions.
01:17
T-4.
01:20
With 1033, he's put his contaminant stuff out as a precaution.
01:42
Good, or...
01:47
Newport Fire Department responding near 7406 Virginia Avenue in Pembroke for a jackknifed tractor trailer with a fuel leak.
02:06
Jals 1-10 or 18 if the driver wants to try more.
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Location mentioned:
Virginia Ave, Pembroke, VA 24136
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