Vehicle strikes shovel on Ohio Turnpike causing road checks, Vickery OH
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On the Ohio Turnpike near the Commodore Perry Service Plaza, a vehicle hit a shovel lying on the road. Another vehicle may have also been damaged by the same object. Crews are present to clear debris and inspect for road damage.
Audio|Heard on: Ohio Turnpike Commission and OSP District 10
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01:14
Transcript:
00:00
1608, there's going to be a secondary vehicle also struck the same shovel.
00:06
Okay.
00:12
We know if this shovel is still on the road?
00:16
Unknown, but probably, I'll get me an instant route.
00:19
Thank you.
00:25
1608.
00:28
Yes.
00:31
Secondary vehicles probably just going to be a tire.
00:37
Okay.
00:43
1450 Avery to 1450.
00:45
Go ahead.
00:52
We have a 37B heading eastbound somewhere before the Commodore Perry Service Plaza, we're not sure exactly.
01:01
Apparently they struck a shovel in the middle of the road, if you fell.
01:06
Okay, I'm still signal one.
01:08
I have to, I had a circle background and placed cones.
01:11
I have to guard road damage.
01:12
I'm pulling up on it now.
01:13
Okay, just let us know when you leave.
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Location mentioned:
Milepost 100.0 – Eastbound, Vickery, OH 43464
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