Traffic accident on Interstate 40 eastbound causes backup


A dispatch radio recording about a traffic crash on Interstate 40 eastbound near a major city boulevard. Multiple fire and rescue units were sent; some were cleared when EMS was already on scene. The report notes traffic backup and difficulty accessing the crash from one direction.
Audio|Source: Oklahoma City Fire
03:26
Transcript:
Engine 7, and rescue 6. Respond to traffic accident. At 2,300, East 540 Highway Eastbound. Timeout[1], 1925. Letter 6 dispatch, and we need an update updated to... This being on 940. That's affirmative ladder 6 and engine 12. It's been updated. PD just got new information. Break, engine 7, rescue 6. Y'all can return on this. This is going to be the same call as engine 12 and rescue ladder 6. Rescue 6, clear, return. Tendon 12 Rescue Ladder 6. We're trying to find it on the cameras right now. Just double-check PD's new address. Engine 12 Lider 6 is dispatch. We're getting on 540 at (name withheld). Looks like we've got traffic back in the out of eastbound on I'm 40 right now from here. Here. Clatter 6. You can't make access to the accident from Arlington in 940, or you have to go around. But it is, he's found on 940. Clatter 6 is clear. We're turning around now to head eastbound. He's head eastbound. To turn around. Dispatch, Engine 12, would you like us to get? Engines. Engine 19. Respond to breathing problems. At 6,300, South Shartel Avenue. Timeout, 1928. This fast clear on that. Engine 31. Respond to a known incident type. At 909, northwest 10th Street. Timeout, 1928. At 2,300, Ila. It's Highway Eastbound. Timeout, 1928. Ladder 6 to Engine 6, this is not going to be I-35 northbound. This is going to be I-40 eastbound in the left shoulder. Engine 6 is clear, I-40 eastbound inside shoulder. Ladder 6 to Engine 6, you guys from returning EMS is already on scene. 806 is clear return.
Police codes explained
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Timeout: Dispatch time marking
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Location mentioned:
I-40, Oklahoma City, OK
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