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Vehicle blocks bridge traffic in Punta GordaPunta Gorda FL

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Gilcrist Bridge, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

As discussed during the dispatch call, a black Ford Explorer operating as a ride-share vehicle stopped in the left lane on the north side of the Gilcrist Bridge in Punta Gorda. Officers reported a minor crash with no injuries and no airbag deployment.

Audio|Heard on: Charlotte County Sheriff and Punta Gorda Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:28
Transcript:
00:00
Bridge. The Uber driver stopped in the middle of the bridge on the north side.
00:08
Ten four, we're out from Salem.
00:18
153 Central, I'm getting no records up.
00:29
226, can you get around to near Biscayne?
00:35
226 copy.
00:39
217, 10-4[1].
00:45
17 Central, 10-4[1].
00:48
10-4[1], thank you Central.
00:54
Punta Gorda Bravo Three, copy.
00:57
Describe Punta Gorda Tango Two, copy.
00:59
Crash, no injuries.
01:01
Go ahead.
01:04
We're on to near West Friday Esplanade, Fisherman's Village.
01:06
It's going to be for a Ford Kia, no airbag deployment.
01:11
They're close to the bank.
01:16
Ten four out.
01:22
Bravo Bravo Six, the Uber is going to be a black Ford Explorer.
01:27
It's going to be stopped in the left lane.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment or affirmative; message received and understood.

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Location mentioned:
Gilcrist Bridge, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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