Tractor-trailer jackknifes on interstate at Bristol exit, Bristol VA
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TrafficA tractor-trailer jackknifed on interstate 81 at exit 1 southbound near Bristol. The vehicle slid and got stuck on the railroad track. Injuries are unknown. Emergency units and the Bristol Fire Department were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County and Bristol City Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:26
Transcript:
00:00
Attention gets in Kinderhook, I need to just respond I-81, Exit 1 southbound.
00:06
How about tractor and trailer that's jacked on the interstate at exit one? Unknown injuries.
00:11
Dispatch clear, 839.
00:19
Head your way.
00:26
P.D.6.
00:35
On seat.
00:40
840. No trains in area at this time.
00:44
Just let me know when it's clear and I'll notify Norfolk and southern.
00:49
10-4. Yeah, the vehicle is on the track right now.
00:53
It's not NBC,
00:55
he's just slid over and got stuck on the track.
01:00
104, thank you.
01:04
The vehicle owner, notified jarber.
01:10
This is 840.
01:22
One light,
01:24
we'll be in route.
01:30
841
01:32
This is an engine
01:39
Clash unit covered in static
01:42
This is 119.
01:45
Could you see if Bristol Fire Department can respond to a crash unit to exit 1?
01:55
Cancel?
01:59
Bash 120 is backstage.
02:02
Hey 41.
02:09
That'll probably be good right there, nothing.
02:20
19, Bristol notified they'll get invaded that way.
02:24
Enfor, do you advise this is north or southbound?
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Location mentioned:
I-81, Bristol, VA
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