Two semi-trucks collide on I-70 westbound near Colfax, Jefferson County CO
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, a collision occurred involving two semi-trucks on I-70 westbound near Colfax. Two patients were assessed for injuries, including one driver with a hand injury. Oil and engine fluids were leaking from the vehicles, blocking two lanes.
Audio|Heard on: Golden Fire Department – Fire / EMS
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06:54
Transcript:
00:00
Injury-41, truck 24, respond to a motor vehicle collision.
00:05
I-70 Westbound at Colfax, one-end route respond on Tech 2 at 1252.
00:20
Pleasant View Fire, Engine 41, Truck 24, Motor Vehicle Collision, at I-70 westbound at Colfax, Interstate 70 West Rounded Colax Jepco.
00:32
Pleasant View Fire, Engine 41, Truck 24, Motor Vehicle Collision, at I-70 Westbound at Colax, Jepco, Cross Street, Interstate 70 Westbound Colfax Off-Ramp, and Colfax Interstate 70 Westbound on ramp, on Central Fire Tech 2.
00:55
Jeffcom, do we have a medic attachment to this?
01:00
That's negative.
01:02
This is still coding out and still trying to get further information.
01:05
We only know that there are two semi-trucks involved two lanes blocked, no further at this time.
01:10
Would you like me to add a medic?
01:13
That's A-Permed at Medic 22.
01:18
I copy. Medic 22.
01:19
This is Jeffcom.
01:20
Did you copy that traffic direct?
01:29
To respond to the motor vehicle collision, I-70 westbound at Colfax, running route, respond on Tech 2 at 1254.
01:36
And at Colfax, Interstate 70 Westbound at Colax Jifco,
01:41
Meddick 22 Motor Vehicle Collision, at I-70 Westbound at Colfax Jifco, Cross Street, Interstate 70 Westbound Colfax off ramp,
01:53
and Colfax Interstate 70 Westbound on ramp, on Central Fire Attack 2.
02:00
One reported injury to a driver,
02:03
they have an injury to their hand,
02:06
and it appears that there is a motorcycle involved as well.
02:14
Stand by for further updates.
02:18
Jeff Count Battalion 21, you should have been around.
02:25
I got you battalion 21 around at 1255.
02:32
Battalion 21, Injure 41.
02:36
Go ahead.
02:40
Anybody.
02:44
I've come Engine 41.
02:47
Engine 41.
02:48
Engine 41.
02:51
Updated location, this is on the overpass over Colfax on I-70 westbound.
02:58
We'll be going eastbound to turn around.
03:05
I copy engine 41.
03:06
Updated location is for on the overpass over Colfax on I-70 westbound.
03:10
We'll be going eastbound to turn around.
03:12
Break.
03:14
CSB is on-teen at this time.
03:16
Oil and engine fluids are leaking as well as possible smoke from one of the vehicles.
03:22
We're going to copy updates.
03:29
12-6.
03:35
The time 21, Chief 22,
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information only have attached to your call.
03:41
Jeffcom, the Titan 21.
03:45
Battalion 21.
03:47
He showed Battalion 21 on location.
03:50
Confirming, I have two semis involved with fluids leaking.
03:54
You should Retirement 21 establishing I-70 command.
03:57
I'll be able to see it.
04:01
Copy to Tony 21.
04:02
You're on scene.
04:03
Confirm two semis with fluid leaking.
04:05
One of I-70 command out investigating at 12b3-7.
04:11
262 command engine 41.
04:15
Go ahead.
04:18
What lanes are we blocking here?
04:23
We're blocking the number two and number three lane.
04:27
Copy, thank you.
04:33
That's column 262 command.
04:37
Okay, go ahead.
04:40
Confirming, I have two semis, no motorcycle,
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two semis, one with heavy damage.
04:48
All occupants are out,
04:50
currently assessing two patients.
04:52
We're going to be blocking the number two and number three lane.
05:00
Copy command, confirmed two semis, no motorcycle, one with heavy damage, all occupies out, assessing two patients blocking the number two and three lane at 1269.
05:10
Andrew 41 from command.
05:13
Go ahead.
05:16
I'm going to back my unit up.
05:18
I'm going to have you guys come in behind the semis, between the semis and State Patrol,
05:24
and then Trek 24 can block upstream for us.
05:29
Copy.
05:34
Chief 22 from 262 command.
05:40
Good.
05:41
Your discretion.
05:43
We're going to be all set here.
05:46
Copy.
05:54
Aedict 22 from command.
05:57
You guys can...
05:59
Engine 41, go ahead and come around my truck and park between the PD and the semi.
06:07
Copy, thank you.
06:10
Derek 22, if there's room for you, with the engine, you can park there, or you can pull past the scene.
06:16
Engine 41, up to you.
06:19
Copy that.
06:22
Central Copy, Engine 41 on scene at 1301.
06:28
And Trick 24 coming on scene, where would you like this?
06:33
Trick 24, Matt.
06:34
You can block upstream.
06:36
Hold your crew.
06:39
Copy. Blocking upstream.
06:45
Jumping, 24 on team, blocking upstream, holding crew, 1302.
06:53
For 24.
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W Colfax Ave, Colorado
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