Mudslide blocks Highway 198 near Whitney Creek, Tulare County CA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a large mudslide blocked all eastbound lanes of Highway 198 near Whitney Creek in California. Two vehicles—a Chrysler van and a GMC pickup—were involved but stopped safely on the shoulder. Emergency responders were en route and the area was reported as a traffic hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Tulare County Fire and CHP Pink
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Transcript:
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Six (number withheld) eastbound 198 west of Whitney Creek.
00:09
Six seven two, go ahead.
00:12
Six seven two for a passerby.
00:15
There is a large mudslide in the area.
00:17
It's (number withheld) across all lanes.
00:19
Chrysler van and GMC pickup went into the mudslide.
00:22
They are negative (number withheld) on the shoulder with VO tires.
00:27
Eastbound 198 west of Whitney Creek.
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Six seven two, I copy.
00:37
I'm gonna divert.
00:38
I'll be en route to that.
00:41
Six seven two copies, en route.
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CA-198, California
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