Self-driving vehicle blocks traffic on Rural Road, Tempe AZ


A Waymo self-driving vehicle is stopped in a turn lane on Rural Road in Tempe, blocking traffic in both southbound and northbound lanes. Emergency services are coordinating response to clear the obstruction.
Audio|Source: Tempe Police Department - South Patrol District
00:43
Transcript:
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ASU called in advising they passed a Waymo vehicle stuck in the turn lane blocking southbound.
00:06
It will be a turnover with Gilbert, the Mesa Fire Station, near South Daufton.
00:12
It will be a 1060[1] pickup.
00:15
There is a 1060[1] in the jail, but not available south side.
00:17
1219, do you be vice working at another call in.
00:19
Caller advises the obstruction is in the northbound lanes on Rural.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
1060: Pickup (likely refers to a request for a tow or vehicle removal)
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Location mentioned:
S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ
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