Disabled truck blocks intersection in Quincy, Quincy MA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a disabled rental truck at the intersection of Washington Street and Southern Artery in Quincy. The truck was fully loaded with equipment and had a broken axle, requiring a tow. The rental company estimated a four-hour wait for towing services, and officers remained on scene until it could be moved.
Audio|Heard on: Quincy Police & Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:4
Transcript:
00:00
Put me over to DMV at Washington Street and Southern Artery.
00:02
It's going to be a box truck.
00:07
Washington Street and Southern Artery.
00:14
Rescue one, we're clear.
00:16
Remaining on the road.
00:17
Rescue is clear, remaining on the road.
00:20
Twelve to seven five is checking on you.
00:25
You can change that to a civil matter.
00:28
All parties were advised, and that person was sent away.
00:36
Eight four, I'll be clear.
00:37
I'll get back to you where they're going.
00:43
Two.
00:46
All right, so this is going to be a rental truck.
00:52
Driver says the truck is fully loaded with equipment and the axle completely fell off, so they will need a tow.
00:56
Rental company gave them a four-hour estimate on a tow if anyone can start assistance, please.
01:01
Not sure if anyone can tow that with all that equipment.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Southern Artery & Washington St, Quincy, MA 02169
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