Multi-vehicle crash slows traffic on I-405, Fountain Valley CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle traffic collision on northbound Interstate 405 near Fountain Valley. The incident involved three vehicles and caused temporary closure of lanes. Although initially reported as non-injury, one person appeared disoriented and two ambulances were requested. California Highway Patrol and tow services were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: MetroNet Fire Tac 3G - Fountain Valley
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03:27
Transcript:
00:00
We had a non-injury traffic accident northbound 405 north of Harbor on the right shoulder.
00:05
If you could start CHP, I think they're waiting on a report.
00:11
This is anyone to check out.
00:12
He's north of Harbor, under your keys.
00:15
We'll see if they see him.
00:20
Is there anyone at Engine 31?
00:24
81, go ahead.
00:28
Yeah, 81, we're on scene now.
00:29
It looks like three vehicles.
00:31
The freeway shut down.
00:33
We're going to triage. We'll let you know.
00:36
81, copy.
00:41
Tally engine 3181.
00:48
Tally engine 31, engine 81.
00:53
Go ahead, 81.
00:56
Okay, information only.
00:57
So we're on the northbound side 405 in the fast track lane.
01:00
It looks like we have one vehicle that was involved in your accident that's in our fast track lane on this side.
01:08
We're assessing.
01:10
I'll give you an update here in a minute.
01:17
Copy that. Do you need an ambulance?
01:20
Yeah, I think we might have one altered patient.
01:22
Go ahead and start us an ambulance.
01:23
Try location code three.
01:31
Metronet Valley Engine 31.
01:33
Valley Engine 31, MetroNet copies.
01:34
Can we use Valley Ambulance 31 or would you like a 2nd ambulance starting?
01:41
MetroNet Engine 31, let's get a 2nd ambulance started.
01:44
We have one patient on the southbound side.
01:46
That unit copies location on the southbound side.
01:48
Second ambulance.
01:53
Unit 931, Valley Ambulance 31.
01:57
Go ahead.
01:59
Engine 31, be advised we entered on Warner southbound.
02:02
We are in heavy traffic.
02:04
ETA about 5 min.
02:09
Copy that. Great, Veteran at Valley 31.
02:13
Valley 31, go ahead.
02:18
Federal Engine 31, have the 2nd ambulance respond northbound 405 with Engine 81 at the Ward Bridge.
02:30
Copies. Second EMS to respond northbound 405 at the Ward Bridge?
02:38
WMS 32, copy northbound 405 at Ward Bridge.
02:46
Patronet 81.
02:51
Missing engine, anyone got it?
02:56
Just want to make sure we have CHP also en route to this location and also if you can coordinate with CHP, we will need a tow.
03:06
Mesa Engine 81, patronet copies.
03:09
We'll let CHP know.
03:15
Say, yeah, you want me to turn it?
03:18
81, man.
03:21
CHP is en route and they do have ATO en route as well.
03:26
81 copies, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
I-405, Fountain Valley, CA
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