Multiple-vehicle crash near Portland Zoo, Portland OR
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a major multi-vehicle crash on the westbound Sunset Highway near the Portland Zoo. Six vehicles were involved, and one person was transported by ambulance. Fire and medic units remained at the scene while others were cleared after incident stabilization.
Audio|Heard on: Portland State University Police and Portland Police Service Desk
Listen to dispatch call
01:47
Transcript:
00:00
Major three, I am going to leave you in command driving your rig.
00:07
Command from Engine Three B, we've made contact with all six vehicles.
00:13
At this time, just the one ambulance for transport on this block.
00:19
We'll be in position.
00:24
You're in quarters.
00:28
Truck two, copy that.
00:33
Medic 305, copy.
00:38
Three,
00:40
Respond on house one.
00:41
Truck one on the air.
00:42
Commercial alarm covering a 2nd floor corridor smoke detector activation.
00:46
Fairfield Apartments near Southwest Harvey Milk Street.
00:50
Responding on house one at near address.
00:55
In front of Engine Three on the off ramp.
01:02
Plan from Truck Three, Iron Station Three can handle.
01:10
Copies.
01:12
Special command, we're going to put a recall on this incident clearing all except Engine Three and Truck Three and the medic unit.
01:22
Probably, I mean, shutting down off the six or six and go back to Ops One.
01:31
Yes, that's from Engine Three.
01:32
Yeah, that's backing back Ops Six.
01:35
All companies will be back on Ops One.
01:38
Dispatch copies a recall on the traffic major accident at westbound Sunset Highway at the zoo.
01:42
Keeping Engine Three, Truck Three, Medic 305.
01:44
All others clearing Ops Six, clear going back to Ops One.
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Location mentioned:
NW Sunset Hwy, Portland, OR
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