Jackknifed semi partially blocks I-90 near Rochester, Rochester MN
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a jackknifed semi-truck partially blocking the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Rochester. Two other vehicles were reported in the ditch near mile markers 237 to 239. Authorities coordinated with Dodge County and arranged for towing assistance. No injuries were reported, and lanes were eventually cleared.
Audio|Heard on: Yellow Medicine MN Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:17
Transcript:
00:00
There's a trailer that's far off into the right ditch.
00:04
There's two vehicles next to it.
00:06
You just want to make the event and I'll come back to it here.
00:12
10-4, 1123.
00:15
Zero car's information on a 1050.
00:17
Dodge County is going to take it westbound.
00:21
Car versus cables, blocking the left lane.
00:24
Again, Dodge County is going to start a deputy.
00:27
Thank you.
00:30
Rochester 21.
00:32
Jackknifed semi, westbound Interstate 90 at the 239.
00:37
It is partially blocking.
00:40
38104.
00:42
Did I talk to the driver?
00:45
He was a passerby, I believe he was going to stop and check.
00:50
10-4, see if we can get a tow started.
00:54
Taking reports of a 1050 westbound 90 at the 237.
01:02
Yeah, we're on. Got it now.
01:06
601, we're clear.
01:09
10-4, we'll start heading back to that one to the east of us.
01:16
Rochester, yeah with the jackknifed semi.
01:19
Almost out with one of the cables, just not there.
01:24
Rochester 1618.
01:27
I'm out with the jackknife and Olmsted's out with a vehicle in the guardrail just north of the jackknife here at 410.
01:36
10-4.
01:39
242 rush, I'll be over 1618.
01:42
242, 10-4.
01:45
60 on Rochester, no calls.
01:49
Is the truck coded?
01:53
Eighty thousand pounds, total weight.
01:57
Eleven thirty-two.
02:00
Forty-seven oh three Rochester.
02:06
I was able to get the semi clear, the pickup and trailer ended up in the ditch while he was trying to clear.
02:15
He will be making arrangements for his own tow.
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I-90, Rochester, MN
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