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Crash blocks lanes on highway in Pierce County

Heard on: Washington State Patrol Dispatch - Dist 1 East / West
02:32
00:00
Come west units en route to the closure on SR 16, visible on DOT camera.
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WA-16, Washington
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units and fire personnel responded to an apparent vehicle crash on SR 16 near Pierce County. Several lanes were blocked as crews managed a tow and attended to a person with possible neck pain. Traffic was rerouted along the shoulder to allow vehicles to pass. The incident involved a Kia vehicle and required lane closures during cleanup.

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