Jackknifed semi closes lanes on I-196 near South Haven, South Haven MI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a semi-truck jackknifed on I-196 southbound near mile marker 22 in the South Haven area, blocking multiple lanes. Law enforcement and fire personnel coordinated a lane shutdown, and the Michigan Department of Transportation was requested to assist at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Southwest Michigan Counties Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:42
Transcript:
00:00
Attention South Haven Fire, go in service per law enforcement at southbound I-196 near mile marker 22.
00:07
Requesting law enforcement to shut down southbound I-196 near mile marker 22.
00:12
Central's clear at 12.
00:15
Check that.
00:16
Central's clear at 1955.
00:24
Central 2200.
00:30
We're clear on the call.
00:31
Are they wanting it shut down southbound just north of the ramp and route them off at mile marker 22?
00:43
Allegan Central, this is South Haven Fire.
00:45
They’re requesting one unit at the top of exit 22 and one northbound to block traffic exiting at 22.
00:56
Okay, clear.
00:57
Allegan, stand by.
00:59
Five.
01:07
Allegan Central, South Haven 105.
01:10
Go ahead, 105.
01:13
Is this for removal of stuck traffic or what are we blocking for?
01:20
For a jackknifed semi in the median.
01:25
Can you get a hold of MDOT and have them come out for that please?
01:34
Allegan Central's clear.
01:35
MDOT is attached.
01:39
Clear. See if they can handle it first.
01:41
If not, then you can give us a call.
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Location mentioned:
I-196, South Haven, MI
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