Debris causes multi-vehicle obstruction on I-40, Greensboro NC
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, officers responded to a potential traffic hazard on I‑40 westbound near an on‑ramp in North Carolina. Several vehicles were reportedly involved in a roadway obstruction caused by debris, described as a possible axle or driveshaft. Multiple lanes were blocked while officers coordinated cleanup and vehicle assistance. Damage appeared limited mostly to flat tires, with no reports of serious injury.
Audio|Heard on: Guilford County Sheriff and Greensboro Police Dispatch
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03:28
Transcript:
00:00
I believe we've got three units over there now.
00:04
Have 3241 advise whether we need to block off the on-ramp so we can get that moved.
00:13
Coming down the on-ramp of I-40, not seeing anything yet.
00:28
The last...
00:29
3341. I'm not sure what it's going to be, but I just watched another car blow out.
00:38
I would say it's right here beside the on-ramp, so we can get traffic stopped and figure out what it is, maybe.
00:48
We're going to take that copy.
00:49
Show me 76 that way, and if we can, start another one or two cars if we have them.
00:59
221, single fifty duration I'll be adding notes.
01:11
3342, we have the far left two lanes of I-40 westbound blocked off.
01:20
So far 3341 was able to get it out of the roadway. It looks like maybe a drive shaft or an axle.
01:38
Three or six, I copy.
01:44
Since, if you want to go down there and take care of that person on the far left, we'll take care of the ones on the far right.
02:05
I'll let them know.
02:08
Thank you. You're welcome.
02:15
3341. I'll be trying to change out this side and get this vehicle going, then I can see if I can get it back around to the other side of the highway.
02:29
Do you have someone out with you?
02:36
If I get somebody to hold this right lane just to know if I get too close.
02:41
(name withheld), because I'll wait to take care of that and I'll be there shortly.
02:46
I'm 30142. I'm coming down the ramp toward the area now.
02:49
I'll be out with them in a second.
02:56
Are you on the right or left side of the highway?
02:59
I'm on the left shoulder.
03:03
I copy.
03:06
Marker, can you hold this lane real quick?
03:09
Hey,
03:13
Right now we're not current...
03:14
If we just have flat tires,
03:17
then let me know if we have anything more than $1,000.
03:20
Right now, we're not... We're not doing a DMV-349, but let me know and message (name withheld) if you have anything above $1,000 worth of damage on your car that you're out with.
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I-40, North Carolina
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