Major crash closes US-13 near Salisbury, Salisbury MD
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, first responders managed a major multi-vehicle accident on US-13 near Salisbury, Maryland. The highway was closed in both directions while emergency crews established a landing zone for a helicopter to transport multiple patients. EMS units coordinated scene access and requested additional ambulances. The incident involved up to five patients and caused significant traffic disruptions in the area.
Audio|Heard on: Wicomico MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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04:8
Transcript:
00:00
Just got off the Fromith SHA.
00:04
They advised that the local office is closed and they're going to try to get somebody together, but it may take up to 2 hours.
00:13
Okay, they can disregard.
00:16
We'll have the highway shut down both ways here anyway.
00:19
Copy, we'll give them a call back.
00:22
Commander's not sure where (name withheld) got out yet.
00:26
They just said they were responding so far.
00:30
Okay, northbound on the US-13 Bypass.
00:33
We'll get as close to the scene as we can.
00:37
Correct, three's on location.
00:39
Track control three on location, (number withheld).
00:42
Command, I'm direct.
00:45
Two or five patients as well.
00:49
Confirming you said five?
00:53
Yes, ma'am.
00:55
Happy?
00:57
Engine two driver.
01:05
Go for engine two driver.
01:06
He's in A3.
01:09
This is where he's helping you.
01:13
Two three four central, background people are airborne and en route.
01:18
Copy (number withheld) central to bypass command.
01:24
Command, triple four.
01:26
Go ahead, command.
01:27
We're going to shut down the south and westbound lanes.
01:31
We're going to be in the northbound lane.
01:35
You got a landing zone on the highway just north of the last hamlet that you see.
01:40
The only instructions are two road signs that are just at the crossover.
01:48
Check for new copies, 02, 2 minute ETA.
01:53
Received.
01:56
B15 to command, thank you.
02:00
EMS here from (name withheld).
02:01
We're going to move engine two so you can get up to the scene.
02:07
15 to command, we'll be coming off of South Lotts Road.
02:14
I didn't copy, repeat.
02:17
Source medic, can you hear me?
02:24
Yes, sir.
02:26
Hi, come in.
02:29
Need another ambulance.
02:32
Copy, another ambulance requested.
02:33
Can you also advise if rescue engine three or two is on location?
02:40
Repeat that, sorry.
02:42
Fine. Is rescue engine three or two on the scene?
02:46
That's correct.
02:49
Copy. Also requesting another ambulance.
02:52
Reference ALS or BLS?
02:57
BLS if that's all you have available.
02:59
And if it's from Salisbury,
03:01
then we're going to have to get on the bypass and come north from St. (name withheld).
03:08
(location withheld).
03:11
Two four four command, no fire runs.
03:13
We're coming right now.
03:14
Confirm you want us down on the northbound side just north of the accident?
03:19
Two four four, what's your delay? Wait a second.
03:24
Two four, do you copy?
03:27
Your patient's in the second ambulance back.
03:31
Paramedic 15, your right shoulder.
03:34
Your right shoulder. You're going to come up past my engine, rescue engine (number withheld).
03:38
Then you're going to get in the left lane ahead of my engine and then you can get up to the scene.
03:43
Copy.
03:46
So I was ready for you too.
03:47
Black mask man.
03:51
Too many bills.
03:53
Or we request an additional unit for an ALS rendezvous.
03:59
A district unit, maintain radio size until the helicopter lands, please.
04:04
15 is location.
04:06
15 on location (number withheld).
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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:
US-13, Salisbury, MD
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