Two-vehicle crash with diesel spill blocks I-40 bridge, West Memphis AR
TrafficA two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler is blocking all lanes on an I-40 bridge near West Memphis, Arkansas. Both vehicles' occupants have exited and appear fine. There is a diesel fuel spill on the bridge. Emergency responders are diverting traffic and requesting supplies to manage the spill. Reports indicate some vehicles are driving the wrong way on the westbound side of I-40.
Audio|Source: West Memphis & Marion Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Fire Special Battalion 11 on scene.
00:02
I do have an 18 wheeler blocking all lanes of traffic.
00:06
Company 3, you'll have to approach on foot.
00:09
It's not a very far walk.
00:11
I'll rush you one you're like to do the same.
00:13
Angelions clear the stop.
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You show us on time.
00:15
Suezure 18.
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Florida's First Battalion.
00:18
Go ahead, Italian.
00:19
This is going to be a two-vehicle in VA.
00:21
Both vehicles are out, both patients are out of the vehicle and seem to be in okay.
00:26
We're going to have a diesel spill on the bridge.
00:29
Bring some plug-andike and some oil drive.
00:32
That's going direct.
00:33
3-1-3-2.
00:34
3-1 to 3-2.
00:38
Go ahead.
00:39
Hey, stand by and wait on Rescue 1's arrival.
00:41
We're going to need some help with the hauling supplies up here.
00:44
Check-tip.
00:45
Rescue 1 is on same.
00:46
Zero 20.
00:48
You can't see anything.
00:50
The Memphis PD officer to come over, I've got traffic going the wrong way on the westbound side of I-40 right now with traffic coming.
01:02
Check Lord Vison.
01:03
Two-bye, sir, I wouldn't count.
01:05
Okay. The tie in the Rescue One?
01:07
Go ahead, Rescue One.
01:08
If y'all are still struck or have somebody bring a step ladder also.
01:12
Thanks, Kirk, we're going to have to go back and get it.
01:14
We don't have any more free hands.
01:15
Then just come on, come on this way.
01:17
They're getting up there.
01:18
I've got one of you in 15th personnel going to go get it.
01:21
9, 2.30.
01:25
Are y'all on the split diverting traffic to 55?
01:32
Check, 251 is out there.
01:34
Temple. It should be directing them off of 40 until...
01:40
I'm looking up here.
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I-40, West Memphis, AR
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