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Multi-vehicle accident on Durham Freeway near Ellis Road, Durham NC

Traffic

Reported: 09/24/2025 05:16 AM (PDT)

Ellis Rd, Durham, NC 27703

A multi-vehicle crash happened on the Durham Freeway near Ellis Road, causing traffic delays and emergency response.

Audio|Source: Durham City Fire

01:15

Transcript:

00:00

MVC[1], refer to NBC for address.

00:07

MVC[1], cross of East Lawson Street and Ellis Road, Squad 4, Engine 4, Engine 3, refer to MD

00:26

This is Phase 2 location. Looks like it's going to be Lawson and Ellis.

00:43

Correction looks like it's going to be on the Durham Freeway right near Ellis, where it crosses over Ellis.

01:01

All units responding to the 1050 on the freeway, Google Maps does show traffic backing up before the overpass over Ellis Road. Looks like your best access is going to be Briggs Avenue.

Police codes explained

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

[1]

MVC: Motor Vehicle Crash

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Location mentioned:

Ellis Rd, Durham, NC 27703

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