Debris causes multiple vehicle incidents on I‑540, Wake County NC
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to reports of multiple vehicles striking debris on Interstate 540 in Wake County, North Carolina. The incident involved numerous cars stopped along the shoulder between mile markers 5 and 7. Traffic operations briefly slowed or closed sections of the roadway while crews worked to identify and remove the debris. The Department of Transportation was requested to assist in managing the scene and ensuring safety.
Audio|Heard on: Wake NC Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:24
Transcript:
00:00
956 and 330 between the 7 and the 5 mile marker.
00:06
There should be about 12 vehicles from whatever debris is in the roadway.
00:11
10-4, we're probably passing a 4 right now.
00:35
10-4 Raleigh, see if we can get DOT out here.
00:37
I still got multiple cars that are hidden.
00:41
Whatever's in the roadway and is busting the tires somewhere.
01:03
I'll be out there in about 10 minutes, but we're going to have to slow roll the interstate probably three or four wide and see what it is.
01:25
Two more cars hit something in the road.
01:59
You got about maybe 14 cars or 15 cars on the shoulder right now.
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I-540, North Carolina
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