Two tractor trailers collide on I‑90 westbound, Albany NY
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders reported a collision involving two tractor trailers on Interstate 90 westbound near mile marker 161 in Albany, New York. A passerby called in the incident. Responding units coordinated traffic and heavy vehicle recovery at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: New York State Thruway Authority - Albany Division
Listen to dispatch call
01:58
Transcript:
00:00
I'm up at 161 over 1 now.
00:02
It looks like I have a tractor trailer versus tractor trailer accident as well, all buzzed.
00:12
Seven (number withheld).
00:19
Open eight to (number withheld).
00:23
All of any to (number withheld).
00:32
Everyone.
00:35
Seven (number withheld), be advised, post car is out of position.
00:39
Can you respond to a Honda Civic versus a pickup on the left shoulder?
00:45
Exit 25 westbound.
00:46
Called in by a passerby.
00:50
No, it's just W now.
00:53
Copy that, (number withheld).
00:59
Seven, you want suspect Albany?
01:09
Seven (number withheld).
01:12
You can start another commercial heavy for the accident 161.
01:18
We're going to need it for Illinois a portion fall (number withheld) again.
01:25
Fall (number withheld).
01:28
Going to be truck with a empty right now on the trailer.
01:37
Normal and closed box trailer.
01:46
That's received, starting next available.
01:48
Confirm at 161.
01:51
1.
01:53
West or east?
01:55
It'll be 161 over 1 west.
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Location mentioned:
I-90, Albany, NY
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