multiple vehicle crashes block interstate in franklin county, Colchester VT

Traffic

Reported: 11/11/2025 10:43 AM

I-89, Vermont

Multiple vehicles crashed on the interstate near mile markers 104 to 107 in Franklin County, Vermont. The road was closed in both directions. Tow trucks are unable to reach the vehicles because of steep hill conditions. Assistance was requested to help clear the scene.

Audio|Source: Franklin County / Missisquoi Valley Public Safety

04:51

Transcript:

00:00

Good sign. Sounds like he's also dealing with many crashes, so it will take a while.

00:20

Mark, please put an immediate left. The interstate is completely shut down and cars are colliding.

00:27

Central copies. Where exactly are you closing the road?

00:34

Not closed yet, but over 10 cars are involved near mile marker 115.

00:45

Central Fairfax Unit 2.

00:52

Go on.

00:55

Unit 2 is responding to the interstate.

01:01

Sound for respondent, 1344.

01:09

Go ahead, perfect two.

01:17

Go ahead, perfect two.

01:18

Before, perfect two.

01:20

Thank you. Go ahead.

01:34

No.

01:38

7.5.

01:43

Still 59.

01:45

Will the tow truck have to go uphill there? Right there?

01:48

Will the tow truck have to go uphill or have the vehicles slid down so they can be pulled out there?

02:01

Central, I'm posted near mile marker 104.36, I do not have a clear view of the hill.

02:15

Control, 75.

02:16

Control, 7-5.

02:18

St.L.

02:19

I'll give you an update.

02:23

I have a tow truck on the line.

02:25

He said he cannot make it up the hill if required to go up it.

02:31

Before.

02:35

I don't think any cars will move until assistance arrives.

02:39

Assistance will arrive soon.

02:45

Two vehicles are off the roadway and driving.

02:48

I'm walking up the hill to check the rest.

02:52

Does that work?

03:02

They will have to go uphill to pull the vehicles out.

03:06

They will have to go up the hill.

03:09

10-4[1].

03:11

They cannot do that.

03:13

I tried to call assistance, but they are busy.

03:18

My car might need to pull down as well, but I think I can do it.

03:33

6.9-75, very bold command.

03:36

It's 21, definitely.

03:38

We're not.

03:41

We're not.

03:44

We're on two.

03:48

Two to three.

03:50

We have 107.1 northbound.

03:57

233, 107.1 northbound, that's where 248 and 228 are now.

04:06

Southbound, sorry.

04:11

Sorry.

04:13

Set up in the northbound lane, but I am correct.

04:19

I wonder if that's a 106.8, the one we had for Silver SUD.

04:26

I think this is that cross-ratch.

04:32

Taffarf.

04:34

04:40

St. Albans.

04:43

228.

04:45

From mile marker 106, where the other crashes are at 107.21, no other crash here.

04:50

You are close to the same one.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

10-4: Acknowledgment/affirmative

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:

I-89, Vermont

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Recent Traffic Incidents in Colchester, VT

Pickup truck crashes off interstate in Vermont

Traffic

11/13/2025 10:19 AM

I-89, Vermont

Emergency responders were called to a crash involving a white pickup truck that went off Interstate 89 southbound near mile marker 110 in Vermont. The truck may have struck a guardrail and ended up down an embankment. Injuries and hazards are currently unknown.

Vehicle stopped on interstate shoulder with dim hazard lights

Traffic

11/11/2025 02:39 PM

Interstate 89 N, Vermont

A vehicle is stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 89 north near exit 19 with dim hazard lights and the driver is outside the vehicle. The caller is worried about safety.

Reported crash near mile marker 111 was unfounded

Other Crimes

11/11/2025 10:26 AM

I-89, Vermont

A report of a crash near mile marker 111 on I-89 in Vermont was investigated and found to be false. Emergency responders cancelled the response after confirming no incident had occurred.

Red car driving erratically on highway near exit 20

Traffic

11/10/2025 11:14 AM

I-89, Vermont

Police issued a lookout for a red Ford Focus with Texas plates driving erratically northbound on highway near exit 20. The driver may be intoxicated or tired.

white pickup truck driving erratically on interstate 89 northbound

Traffic

11/10/2025 12:32 PM

Interstate 89 N, Vermont

Police issued a be-on-the-lookout notice for a white GMC pickup truck with Vermont license plate reported driving erratically, swerving into other lanes on interstate 89 northbound near mile marker 103.