Multi-vehicle crash with entrapments near Vince Lombardi, Lodi NJ
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders attended a multi-vehicle crash near the Vince Lombardi turnaround by Route 46 and Route 80 in Lodi, New Jersey. The incident involved a tractor-trailer and several other vehicles, with reports of at least two individuals trapped. Crews discussed accessing the scene via the inner roadway and coordinated assistance from Teaneck and Hackensack rescue squads. State police and EMS were alerted, and multiple rescue and medical units responded to manage the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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03:43
Transcript:
00:00
We have a multi-vehicle crash; best access is via the Vince Lombardi turnaround to the inner roadway.
00:05
We have a tractor-trailer involved with multiple vehicles.
00:08
We have an entrapment in the rear vehicle.
00:12
REC fifty car three, copy that.
00:14
Tools to work on arrival.
00:17
Fifty car three, ten-four.
00:20
Fifty engine one and truck two?
00:24
Fifty truck two answering.
00:27
Pick the inner roadway.
00:28
She's saying the left shoulder.
00:30
You'll get right up to the scene.
00:31
We'll get out of your way.
00:35
Where are you on Route 95?
00:40
This is engine one calling car three.
00:44
Car three.
00:46
Route 46 westbound to the Route 80 westbound ramp.
00:51
We have an additional entrapment.
00:53
Tow truck driver reports a heavily pinned person.
01:01
All right, there are two total pin-ins.
01:04
Cars are everywhere.
01:07
Is there more than one accident?
01:12
The same accident has a heavy debris field.
01:15
We have two total pin-ins in separate vehicles scattered on the roadway.
01:21
Okay, at Route 46 east to where?
01:25
I'm going to take the turnpike south?
01:28
Yes, make the Vince Lombardi turnaround, stay on the left shoulder.
01:36
Do we need additional resources at this time?
01:41
Affirmative, request a mutual aid squad from Teaneck.
01:45
We have two vehicles with two pin-ins total.
01:48
Both victims appear heavily entrapped.
01:55
Car three to Firecom.
01:57
Go Firecom.
01:58
I'm not on the scene yet; please dispatch.
02:06
Requesting a ladder and an engine on the highway.
02:12
What agency do you want, Teaneck?
02:20
Request rescue and engine assistance from Teaneck.
02:31
Received, Chief.
02:43
We're sending a squad from Teaneck.
02:45
We'll start Hackensack Rescue.
02:52
Understand it's at the Vince Lombardi turnaround with multiple vehicles.
03:12
Squad should go to Route 46 westbound to the Route 80 west ramp.
03:18
Driver is heavily pinned.
03:28
Confirm if state police have enough EMS units.
03:40
Engine one, two ALS units responding behind them.
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Location mentioned:
US-46, Lodi, NJ 07644
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