Multi-vehicle crash blocks Caldecott Tunnel lanes, Orinda CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a multi-vehicle crash near the Caldecott Tunnel in Orinda, California. Multiple lanes were blocked, causing a full traffic stop while crews worked to clear the scene. At least four vehicles were involved, one with significant front and rear damage, and medical aid was requested.
Audio|Heard on: California Highway Patrol - Oakland
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02:41
Transcript:
00:00
Six five four party feels safe.
00:02
Ten 98 will be en route by 1179[1].
00:05
Nine six five four party feels safe.
00:06
Your rush is 1139.
00:13
It's kind of wilder.
00:14
I am going to go to break.
00:21
At one seven, vehicle blocking two and three lanes.
00:24
He's blocked out just outside near the tunnel entrance.
00:28
Cars are sideways outside the tunnel.
00:43
Says I got a break started at Wilder.
00:48
You have a traffic break started at Wilder?
00:54
One seven seven, I have all traffic stopped just east of the tunnels.
01:10
Five two, if you can advise if vehicles are movable.
01:15
Six five two will advise shortly.
02:18
Six five two, I'm going to try to push the vehicle off.
02:20
Five two, we'll try to push the car off.
02:31
There are four cars already totaled.
02:38
With all traffic stopped, four vehicles involved and unit 54 is en route.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
1179: Traffic collision with injuries; ambulance responding
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Caldecott Tunnel, Orinda, CA
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