Traffic accident on I‑295 near rest area, Providence County RI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a traffic accident involving two vehicles on both sides of Interstate 295 near a rest area in Rhode Island. The incident blocked multiple lanes in both directions. No injuries were reported, and rescue units were canceled. The scene was managed by fire and squad units, which remained for traffic control.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:29
Transcript:
00:00
Engine three and squad two, just be advised this accident is going to be on both sides of the highway.
00:04
They're in the low speed and high speed lanes right at the entrance to the rest area.
00:09
Three has it.
00:10
Three to squad, you still on two?
00:13
Yeah, I'm so hot.
00:15
You're gonna have a hard time trying to get over.
00:19
Roger, do you want us in high speed or low speed?
00:25
I'm in the high speed.
00:27
I'm gonna try to get over to the low speed and make it easier for you.
00:30
Yeah, the high speed.
00:31
Thank you.
00:36
Assistant Chief Three is responding.
00:40
Received.
00:42
Assistant Chief Three is on scene with the high-speed lane, I have one vehicle sideways investigating.
00:49
Squad's on scene.
00:50
I've got the number three lane shut down, two vehicles southbound.
00:57
Assistant Chief Three is on scene, 295 North command established.
01:03
Received.
01:14
295 North Commander (name withheld).
01:17
Go ahead.
01:20
You can cancel any incoming rescues.
01:24
There will be refusals.
01:26
Engine 3 and squad remain on the scene for traffic control.
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Location mentioned:
I-295, Rhode Island
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