Wrong way driver causes crash on interstate near shields exit, Oklahoma City OK
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TrafficA wrong-way driver was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near the Shields exit in Oklahoma City, causing a head-on crash. Emergency medical services and multiple police units responded to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Oklahoma Highway Patrol - Troop A
Listen to dispatch call
01:47
Transcript:
00:00
I just had a wrong-way driver on, he's going southbound, on northbound I-35, just caused a wreck.
00:08
I'm going southbound, so I cannot turn around until I get to the next exit.
00:17
Corey up.
00:22
I'm just south of the Shields Boulevard exit.
00:31
He was clear, Bill McCall.
00:32
Any of you can close?
00:36
What's that one?
00:40
One clear, showing you're not up.
00:45
831 in route.
00:52
The vehicle's going northbound?
00:57
One wrongway vehicle was going northbound.
00:59
I'm starting EMS, it's more than likely a head on.
01:08
OHP 9-1-1, the vehicle was going southbound in the northbound lanes.
01:17
It was clear, 3911, any indication of roadway and blocked or...
01:25
The outside lane may be partially blocked.
01:33
Sadie, I'm coming up on 89.
01:35
Will you notify more?
01:37
Oh.
01:39
2471 just dropped 1021 with them.
01:41
They've got EMS as well as a couple units for it.
01:46
6.27 headquarters.
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Location mentioned:
N Shields Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73160
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