Truck with tanks causes Route 108 closure, Carlinville IL
TrafficA truck carrying empty anhydrous ammonia tanks became stuck near railroad tracks on Westbound Route 108 in Carlinville, Illinois. Emergency responders closed the road while confirming that no hazardous materials had leaked. The tanks were found to be empty, and a heavy-duty tow was arranged to remove the truck. The situation was handled safely without injuries or environmental hazards.
Audio|Source: Macoupin and Montgomery Counties Public Safety Dispatch
06:23
Transcript:
00:00
Ten-four, I just made contact with Montgomery County.
00:03
They're advising that their units are going to handle.
00:05
It was a truck pulling anhydrous tanks and they have contacted EMA.
00:12
Ten-four, we'll check it out, just be sure.
00:17
Ten-four, Carlinville Fire from the Cooper 911.
00:24
That's something.
00:30
Copy that, (name withheld).
00:32
We will continue in route.
00:34
We will advise on the route. We will advise when we're back in service.
00:38
Ten for which unit is in route.
00:44
1250 and 1210.
00:47
Stand for.
00:52
Go ahead.
00:55
Any idea which direction the train was going and what direction the wind is going right now?
01:05
Negative.
01:10
50, repeater channel.
01:21
6-7, it looks pretty calm, then the grass on the side of the road, smoking.
01:27
We're going to follow up here behind you just in case.
01:38
Ten-four.
01:46
I've got the westbound of 108 shutdown for the tracks.
01:52
A119, ten-four.
01:54
One-12, copy 28.
01:59
Kind of like 112, copy 28.
02:01
It's going to be on a red Chevrolet 2500 HD.
02:05
Red Chevrolet, 2500 HD.
02:08
Out of Illinois, (number withheld).
02:14
(number withheld).
02:19
Well, truck (number withheld), Brant Agronomic Services, Springfield.
02:28
2014, Chevrolet truck.
02:29
10-4[1], thank you.
02:31
Can I get the next rotational tow to this truck, please?
02:37
A112, 104.
02:45
46, are you still needing a helicopter on standby in air?
02:50
On standby, in air.
02:57
On standby,
02:59
please invite if they're still needed.
03:05
Cocker. 10-4[1], thank you.
03:14
Hey, 112, is it going to need a flatbed?
03:19
Collins will, like 112.
03:20
10-4[1] flatbed for the pickup truck.
03:22
I've got another 28.
03:24
It's going to need that as well whenever you're ready.
03:28
Go ahead.
03:33
The trailer out of Illinois, (number withheld).
03:38
Frankfurancover-Teton.
03:41
(number withheld).
03:43
This one's going to need a heavy-duty recovery.
03:45
It's a fifth wheel with two anhydrous tanks on it.
03:48
It is removed from the other vehicle, so it's on its own.
03:57
Expired 12 2019, Top Ag Co-op, Okaville 2012 AW trailer.
04:12
On 501 501 on scene 520 have command
04:20
520 and command 1013
04:26
The train's still blocking the cross.
04:30
Train has stopped in Litchfield.
04:38
Like BNSF, boy Nancy, Sam Frank was a line that went through.
04:47
The trailer, is any of the material compromised on it?
04:57
Okay, 112. Stand by, let me verify with the driver.
05:04
Yes,
05:07
sir. According to them, they have crews en route.
05:10
You should have a spotter back there.
05:11
We will get spun around and get out of here.
05:15
You're advising this, uh,
05:17
this Filman County.
05:24
(number withheld)'s out at Hillsborough Hospital One-12 information
05:34
Driver has advised the tanks are empty.
05:49
A112, 104, so that would just be a heavy-duty tow, not a heavy-duty recovery?
05:56
Cons, A112.
05:59
It's a double watt, so there's two anhydrous tanks on it.
06:03
The fifth wheel hitch is not operable, so,
06:09
yes, 10-4[1].
06:21
The arches not needed.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative
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IL-108, Carlinville, IL
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