Multi-vehicle crash with injuries on I-40 westbound near exit, Morganton NC
A multi-vehicle accident occurred on I-40 westbound near exit 117. Several vehicles were involved, resulting in injuries. One person had a head injury causing bleeding, and another reported hearing loss. Emergency responders are on the scene managing the situation and traffic control is requested. The extent of injuries and number of patients are not fully known.
Audio|Source: Burke County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Crew for 64 Fire Department, 64 first responders around the exit 117 I-40 westbound motor vehicle accident.
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64 fire department station 64 first responders in the area of exit 117, I-40 westbound motor vehicle accident.
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13 response at this time, 2041.
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6.42 in route.
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6402 in route.
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6402 in route. 5 514, show me 23 with...
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I can risk, you one in route.
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You want to know.
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3-7 bird.
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7.
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The patient was able to make it to the door says that he does not need any help and does not want us to come into his home.
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Receive me on the top of the news.
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Are you still wanting to send law? Are you going to clear up?
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We're going to clear.
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Received.
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We're out.
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Yeah.
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If you need to take a unit, we'll be listening to Crew 6.
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Hi, your name is flying route.
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Engine 4-0.
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Just now.
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42, Bert.
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42.
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Accident looks like it's going to be under the Berry Road Bridge westbound passing away.
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Go get a reacting route.
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Patient 57 in the area exit 117 I-40 westbound motor vehicle accident, routine response, traffic control requested.
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Section 57, exit 117, I-40 westbound motor vehicle accident, routine response, traffic control requested.
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Timeout 2044.
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The accident on exit 117 I-40 westbound, unsure how many patients are involved or vehicles at the time.
02:53
As far as this two, there have been multiple vehicles crashed since then.
02:57
Someone is bleeding from the head.
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Someone else advised that they cannot hear out of their ear.
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You guys are westbound sides.
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Correct.
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It's going to be record.
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642, Bert.
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642.
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On scene.
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Two vehicles heavy damage.
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Appears I still have one in a vehicle with the time of attack channel 642 has I-40 command.
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Location mentioned:
Near C E Berry Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
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