Truck fire after accident on Interstate 285 northbound, Dekalb County GA


A motor vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 285 Northbound before Lawrenceville Highway, involving a truck that caught fire. The fire department responded, and the Department of Transportation remained on scene. Police determined the fire was not caused by arson. The truck will be towed by the driver's company.
Audio|Source: DeKalb County Fire Rescue
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Transcript:
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North Medical 78, Truck 23, Motor Vehicle Accident, Interstate 285 Northbound before Lawrenceville Highway.
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North Medical 78, Truck 23, Motor Vehicle Accident, Interstate 285 Northbound before Lawrenceville Highway.
00:17
So neat.
00:23
Truck weather.
00:25
Bucking, it's clear.
00:31
Hage 3 radio.
00:33
We're going to be available from the fire on 285.
00:38
DOT is going to stay on scene, waiting for PD.
00:41
Question 3, I'm clearly on service.
00:49
Can you advise what PD is needed for?
00:53
Yeah, they're going to have to write up a vehicle fire that's the side of the road and as well as get the truck towed.
01:05
Engine 3 is this going to be arson related? PD doesn't usually respond or do reports for vehicle fire.
01:15
It's not negative on arson.
01:18
Agent 3 is clear.
01:20
PD is not respond.
01:26
That's 104, engine 3.
01:27
Do you need a record?
01:32
That's negative.
01:33
The driver's company is going to handle the tow.
01:36
That's 104.
01:37
Radio's clear.
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I-285, Georgia
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