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Gas pipe explosion closes I-5 near Route 138Los Angeles County CA

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audio iconFire & Arson
CA-138, California

As discussed during the dispatch call, a gas pipe explosion occurred on southbound Interstate 5 near Route 138 in California, prompting road closures in both directions. Caltrans was notified to assist with traffic management.

Audio|Heard on: Bakersfield Police, Fire and EMS
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00:25
Transcript:
00:00
Information, Newhall is requesting units to start a hard closure southbound I-5 at Route 138 and an additional hard closure westbound Route 138 to southbound I-5 for a gas pipe explosion that occurred southbound I-5 north of Lake Hughes Road.
00:20
They're starting Caltrans to assist with the hard closure.
00:24
Unit 102S4 has been notified.

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CA-138, California

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