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A multi-vehicle collision involving up to 12 vehicles, including a Tesla under a semi-truck, occurred on I-215 South in Salt Lake City. 

The incident spread over several hundred yards, causing significant traffic disruptions and requiring multiple emergency response units. 

Snowy Conditions Cause Multiple Collisions on I-215

Can you copy another PD, blue Amazon Dodge Ram versus a burgundy Dodge Ram 1500, right shoulder just north of 1700 North, 215 West North?

 Salt Lake 31 Alpha 14 is 10-41, south campus.

Can you copy another PD, blue Amazon Dodge Ram versus a burgundy Dodge Ram 1500, right shoulder just north of 1700 North, 215 West North? Salt Lake 451, that's my crash. 10-4. Salt Lake 599, 10-41. 10-4. Salt Lake 31 Alpha 14 is 10-41, south campus. Copy. Salt Lake 786, 10-41, I'll be 10-7. 10-4.

A blue Amazon Dodge Ram and a burgundy Dodge Ram 1500 collided on the right shoulder north of 1700 North.

 618, it looks like another caller called in.

 We already have medical and police started for this.

vehicle in the median at 2100. SO 618. SO 618. Yeah, we're going to need an ad. 618, it looks like another caller called in. We already have medical and police started for this. Thank you. 1352.

 1600 North is clear, but there is one on the left underneath at 2100 North.

 Also, there's a white car off about 1500, about 1500 North, northbound as well.

 ALT, that white car in that location is code 4, it's waiting for a tow.

 Also, 9 Alpha 507, you're going to have to go to Redwood to turn around on...

9 Alpha 501, copy, 10-22. Copy. Salt Lake 148. Go ahead. 1600 North is clear, but there is one on the left underneath at 2100 North. I'll go back to that one. Also, there's a white car off about 1500, about 1500 North, northbound as well. 10-4. ALT, that white car in that location is code 4, it's waiting for a tow. 10-4. Also, 9 Alpha 507, you're going to have to go to Redwood to turn around on... On the...

A white car off 1500 North is awaiting a tow, and responders are addressing a vehicle in the median at 2100 North.

 I'm en route to that PI, 215 West, northbound.

 If you want to have 9 Alpha 529 go up so we can help up there at the mouth of the canyon.

 We got that jackknife, car hauler 131 straightened out and slowly moving up the canyon.

Salt Lake 9 Alpha 507. Go ahead. I'm en route to that PI, 215 West, northbound. If you want to have 9 Alpha 529 go up so we can help up there at the mouth of the canyon. 9 Alpha 529, copy. I copy, I'll head up to the canyon. Salt Lake 9 Alpha 531. Go ahead. We got that jackknife, car hauler 131 straightened out and slowly moving up the canyon.

The jack-knifed car hauler has been straightened and is moving up the canyon.

 Affirm, we are off of 215. You can open up at California North.

782. Affirm, we are off of 215. You can open up at California North.

Traffic can now resume at California North as responders have cleared the area.

an IMP with the car hauler, they're trying to get him out.

 Yeah, copy, I'll make my way there from the other side of someone.

 It's 246, I'm code 4, I'm just pushing them all out again.

an IMP with the car hauler, they're trying to get him out. He's at 131 Ida Eastbound? Yeah, copy, I'll make my way there from the other side of someone. 10-4. Medic control. It's 246, I'm code 4, I'm just pushing them all out again. 10-4, code 4. 89, I copy.

Efforts are underway to assist a car hauler stuck at the eastbound location on Ida.

 Just got multiple vehicles now stuck at the location of the jackknife, similar.

Lake 646, 10-14. Go ahead. Just got multiple vehicles now stuck at the location of the jackknife, similar.

 Negative, I'm staying for a couple minutes.

 You got the one truck up on the tow, I'm just waiting a few minutes so they can clear and then I'll clear.

S-125. 125, street was clear. Negative, I'm staying for a couple minutes. You got the one truck up on the tow, I'm just waiting a few minutes so they can clear and then I'll clear. Copy that, I'll leave you on the call.

Multiple vehicles are now stuck at the location of the jack-knifed trailer.

5879, copy, I'll show you clear. Are you able to make it to about 2900 East and I-80 eastbound,

 prior to Foothill, there are vehicles stuck on the ramp?

 Copy, Copy, we've gotten reports of a van, a black Corolla, a semi, a gray truck,

 stated they're all stuck in front of the exit.

5879, copy, I'll show you clear. Are you able to make it to about 2900 East and I-80 eastbound, prior to Foothill, there are vehicles stuck on the ramp? Copy, Copy, we've gotten reports of a van, a black Corolla, a semi, a gray truck, stated they're all stuck in front of the exit. 1339.

Vehicles, including a van and a black Corolla, are stuck on the ramp near 2900 East and I-80 eastbound.

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Southlake, 99, I'm clear of this crash. Did you say you had cars stuck on the photo ramp?

Southlake, 99, I'm clear of this crash. Did you say you had cars stuck on the photo ramp? Affirm, prior to the photo. Copy, I'm now here on watch for them. 10-4.

A responder is now monitoring the area where cars are stuck on the ramp.

Sally copies, ambulance coming through the closure at California and 215.

An ambulance is arriving through the closure at California and 215 to assist at the collision scene.

 54, 259, you've got an ambulance coming to the closer.

That was eastbound or westbound? Sorry, you're covering Static-E. I'll try and go to eastbound. I copy. 13 to the 5. 6. 54, 259, you've got an ambulance coming to the closer. Just be aware of it, guys.

An ambulance is approaching the collision scene to provide assistance.

 They're arriving, already been helped. They're just waiting on the tow. I'll be backing out to that vehicle off.

 Copy. I'll show you clear of that vehicle.

South Lake 726. Go ahead. They're arriving, already been helped. They're just waiting on the tow. I'll be backing out to that vehicle off. Copy. I'll show you clear of that vehicle.

A vehicle involved in the collision is awaiting a tow, and responders are clearing the scene.

 I'll be out with a 10-50 at 1500 East Ida, eastbound, one vehicle, facing wrong way.

 One black Ford F-150 and then one black SUV.

South Lake 726, 10-14. 726. I'll be out with a 10-50 at 1500 East Ida, eastbound, one vehicle, facing wrong way. Do you have a vehicle description? One black Ford F-150 and then one black SUV. I copy, 1331.

A black Ford F-150 and a black SUV are involved in a wrong-way collision on eastbound 1500 East Ida.

 Do we have a wrong-way standby at I-80 on the 215, Calden yet?

 In the 215 west, northbound to I-80 westbound?

 No, there's nobody here. I'm right here right now.

 Do you have somebody else for that thing, 149? I'll sit on it.

Copy. 753 standby, 148 code. Do we have a wrong-way standby at I-80 on the 215, Calden yet? In the 215 west, northbound to I-80 westbound? Affirm. It's a blood-white semi-truck. Affirm. 451's out there? No, there's nobody here. I'm right here right now. I copy. Do you have somebody else for that thing, 149? I'll sit on it.

A wrong-way semi-truck is reported on I-80 westbound, adding to the traffic complications.

 This will be a one with a semi-truck and the vehicle that was underneath it.

 And 28 on the trailer, Oklahoma Delta Charlie 5165.

10-4, go ahead. 25. This will be a one with a semi-truck and the vehicle that was underneath it. First vehicle, local Golf, 3030 Juliet. And 28 on the trailer, Oklahoma Delta Charlie 5165. 10-4.

Okay, for Medic 158, can you just try to access that accident you guys are at?

 We're just on State Street getting onto I-80 or 201.

 I don't know what our best access is going to be to it, but I don't think you guys are going to be any closer now.

 Copy, I think we passed you guys' accident.

 It looks like it's a McNeil in the business, but best access is going to be from 201 westbound to...

Okay, for Medic 158, can you just try to access that accident you guys are at? We're just on State Street getting onto I-80 or 201. I don't know what our best access is going to be to it, but I don't think you guys are going to be any closer now. Copy, I think we passed you guys' accident. It looks like it's a McNeil in the business, but best access is going to be from 201 westbound to...

Responders are working to access the semi-truck collision scene from 201 westbound.

Service 465, I've got all six of these vehicles from those two cars, two cars, well, from

 those two separate crashes moved out to 4 South Reading Road. 10-4.

 I've got three two-car collisions here, let me know when you're ready.

Service 465, I've got all six of these vehicles from those two cars, two cars, well, from those two separate crashes moved out to 4 South Reading Road. 10-4. Alright, cool. 59. 259. I've got three two-car collisions here, let me know when you're ready.

Six vehicles from two separate crashes have been moved to a nearby location.

I'm not sure, I'm stuck behind all these people.

I'm not sure, I'm stuck behind all these people. Copy, 540 Salt Lake. Copy. from 400 South 15. Copy, I'll show you en route. 7217, starting 1300 East. 678, copy, I'll show you en route.

Additional responders are en route to assist with the collision scene.

 On your arrival, you can just pull in front of Medic Engine 8.

 I don't know that we have a transport yet, but we'll just keep you on scene until we determine for sure.

 Depending on how traffic goes, we should be there in a few minutes.

Gold Cross 577 for Medic Engine 8. Go for 577. On your arrival, you can just pull in front of Medic Engine 8. I don't know that we have a transport yet, but we'll just keep you on scene until we determine for sure. Copy, sounds good. We just got turned around on 201. We're on our way to you. Depending on how traffic goes, we should be there in a few minutes. Copy. Medic Squad 5 on fire. Okay.

An additional medical unit is en route to assist at the collision scene.

South Lake 509. Go ahead. I cannot get to 540. People are on the left shoulder and I can't make my way over to the right shoulder. I copy. At 1322, do you guys need another unit over there? Copy.

10-13-21. 518-46. 646. 518-22, there's not much you can do. Just blocking lanes 2 and 3. We want to get one lane back. Copy, blocking lanes 2 and 3. 587, you can 10-22. I'll show you up in the canyon. Copy. 13-22. 518-54, are you trying to get to Miami? Black and white, it's facing right now. Copy, facing right way.

Lanes 2 and 3 are currently blocked, but efforts are underway to reopen one lane.

Truck 8, Cross 560, responding traffic accident, priority 3, 1500 South, I-215, northbound. Silver Nissan versus a silver Hyundai. No airbags. Correction, airbags deployed, negative injuries. They are blocking the far right lane heading northbound. Time now is 1320. Police have the...

Responders confirm no injuries in the silver Nissan and Hyundai collision, but the far right lane remains blocked.

564, we just had a jack-knock trailer, 215 West Bank Avenue, westbound.

 Attention all, airport for personnel, Runway 173.

564, we just had a jack-knock trailer, 215 West Bank Avenue, westbound. Attention all, airport for personnel, Runway 173.

A jack-knifed trailer is reported on 215 West Bank Avenue, adding to the traffic issues in the area.

Copy, you're out with a jackknife, between west northbound to I-80 westbound.

 9 Alpha 507, can I have you head that way?

 Salt Lake 140, you got anything else holding?

 We're just getting a call, 2098 South Vineyard northbound.

 It's a two-vehicle 10-50, not blocking on the west.

 Copy, it's going to be a black Subaru Outback 2012.

Copy, you're out with a jackknife, between west northbound to I-80 westbound. 9 Alpha 507, can I have you head that way? Copy, you're being out. 1320. Salt Lake 140, you got anything else holding? We're just getting a call, 2098 South Vineyard northbound. It's a two-vehicle 10-50, not blocking on the west. 10-4. Can I show you en route? Copy. Copy, it's going to be a black Subaru Outback 2012.

A black Subaru Outback is involved in a separate two-vehicle collision on Vineyard, not blocking traffic.

7-53, we'll be clear. Do you have any calls for me?

 753, I copy. I'll show you clear. That's negative, the calls that are still holding are on the California area, but we have enough troopers over there.

7-53, we'll be clear. Do you have any calls for me? 753, I copy. I'll show you clear. That's negative, the calls that are still holding are on the California area, but we have enough troopers over there. I copy, send me. I copy, 1318. 264, I'm going to get you a call.

Additional troopers are not needed at the California area collision scene.

 I need an eastbound to Redwood off-ramp.

 There's a Salt Lake PD officer on scene, negative injuries.

 They did not advise what kind of vehicles are involved, I'll call them back.

444, Salt Lake, copy, 10-50. 444. I need an eastbound to Redwood off-ramp. There's a Salt Lake PD officer on scene, negative injuries. They did not advise what kind of vehicles are involved, I'll call them back. Copy, from 215 and California. 1515, call me back.

A Salt Lake officer is on scene at the eastbound Redwood off-ramp, reporting no injuries.

Engine 8 from both Cross 577, just confirming, this is just north of California?

 That's affirmative. You won't be able to access it from California. You're going to have to get a from Kilo.

Engine 8 from both Cross 577, just confirming, this is just north of California? That's affirmative. You won't be able to access it from California. You're going to have to get a from Kilo. Copy.

Copy, I'll show you clear. If you can go I-15 southbound to 201 westbound, it's a blue pickup versus a sunlight check.

 Copy, negative injuries to the pole-builder on the right shoulder prior to the 305 alpha exit.

 2760 south, I-215 east northbound. RP's involved, two vehicles, him and Caddy Cad.

 It's a black Subaru Forester versus a gray...

Copy, I'll show you clear. If you can go I-15 southbound to 201 westbound, it's a blue pickup versus a sunlight check.17 Frank, send you engine south. Copy, negative injuries to the pole-builder on the right shoulder prior to the 305 alpha exit. 10-4. 13-14. 281, copy, 10-50. Go ahead. 2760 south, I-215 east northbound. RP's involved, two vehicles, him and Caddy Cad. It's a black Subaru Forester versus a gray...

Massive 47, can I have that third vehicle?

 Black GMC Denali, going to be local listing 3, Golf Delta Hotel 2. An apology, this intersection is busy.

Massive 47, can I have that third vehicle? Copy, go ahead. Black GMC Denali, going to be local listing 3, Golf Delta Hotel 2. An apology, this intersection is busy. 2, I copy.

Responders confirm the collision is just north of California Avenue, with access from Kilo required.

 Checking on the last two, but so far I have two separate two vehicle crashes.

 Copy. When you figure it out, we'll switch to service and we'll get it all sorted.

 ramp's open, back up. We're just blocking the right lane down at the bottom of it.

 Copy, ramp open, blocking bottom of the right lane. 701.

Sally 259. Go ahead. Checking on the last two, but so far I have two separate two vehicle crashes. Copy. When you figure it out, we'll switch to service and we'll get it all sorted. Absolutely. 1312, thank you. Sally 99, 10-14. Go ahead. ramp's open, back up. We're just blocking the right lane down at the bottom of it. Copy, ramp open, blocking bottom of the right lane. 701.

South Lake 54, northbound to westbound 201. It's clear, we're going to back around. I'll be heading back up to help with closure on California Avenue.

 78, I've got these two cars following you.

South Lake 54, northbound to westbound 201. It's clear, we're going to back around. I'll be heading back up to help with closure on California Avenue. Copy, northbound to westbound, clear. 78, I've got these two cars following you. 10-4.

 Still holding for now, we're getting car-sick.

 Salt Lake, copy. 619, still holding, right lane.

619 Salt Lake, can you advise over 465? Still holding for now, we're getting car-sick. Salt Lake, copy. 619, still holding, right lane. Copy, we're still not holding. Copy, 1311. 20.

The ramp is now open, but the right lane at the bottom remains blocked.

South Lake 583, I've got all northbound traffic up to almost to California and I'll divert them there.

 Copy, all traffic to California, we'll divert off, 1310.

South Lake 583, I've got all northbound traffic up to almost to California and I'll divert them there. Copy, all traffic to California, we'll divert off, 1310.

 Copy, 6th vehicle's on the left, checking injuries.

 Southlake 788, we're getting that crash on the right moved off.

Southlake 259, 214. Go ahead. We're at the 6th vehicle, Copy, 6th vehicle's on the left, checking injuries. Southlake 788, we're getting that crash on the right moved off. Copy. 1308. Alpha 611, November 6th.

Responders are checking injuries at the sixth vehicle and moving a crash off the right side. Traffic is being diverted.

Copy, northbound 215 to 201 westbound. I believe we're getting calls on that, I'll get them out there.

 Affirm, if we can get them to start a slowdown for California, then I can clear off the westbound and 201 ramp as well.

 But, it is completely blocked right now as well.

 Copy, do I have another unit that can start a slowdown, 215 westbound for California in the 201 ramp?

 Sully 53, already started it. I'm moving up there, so.

Copy, northbound 215 to 201 westbound. I believe we're getting calls on that, I'll get them out there. K5, read? Affirm, if we can get them to start a slowdown for California, then I can clear off the westbound and 201 ramp as well. But, it is completely blocked right now as well. Copy, do I have another unit that can start a slowdown, 215 westbound for California in the 201 ramp? Sully 53, already started it. I'm moving up there, so. Copy, 54 Sully, do you copy? Copy. I copy. 1308.

Southwark 767, 10-8, do you have any calls for them?

 Negative injury on the left, it'll be a two-car with a white Kia sedan and a white Toyota Kona.

 That's a two-car PD, and then the other is a three-car with a white Prius, a silver RAV-4, and a white Chevy Corvette.

 Copy, and those vehicles are all on the left?

Southwark 767, 10-8, do you have any calls for them? Affirm, standby. 465 Central, see? 465. Negative injury on the left, it'll be a two-car with a white Kia sedan and a white Toyota Kona. That's a two-car PD, and then the other is a three-car with a white Prius, a silver RAV-4, and a white Chevy Corvette. Copy, and those vehicles are all on the left? 10-4, copy.

Traffic is being slowed on 215 westbound near California due to the blocked ramp.

Sonic 54. Go ahead. Just 10-14, I'm trying to get back around. North 15 to Westbound 201, you got multiple vehicles off. You have one patient on the way on the ramp.

A patient is being transported from the scene, and multiple vehicles are off the road near the ramp.

 I believe 788 is going to be out with the two vehicles that you were headed to.

 Copy. I'll head into the area and help divert traffic.

South Lake 3583. I believe 788 is going to be out with the two vehicles that you were headed to. Copy. I'll head into the area and help divert traffic. Copy. Copy.

4, thanks. Mass and Corps 17 from SO 125, do you need additional units or do you have enough out there?

 South Salt Lake, they should be code 4. If not, I need another unit for traffic. They're pulled off to the right corner, but they're blocking.

 Copy, break. SO 101 from 125, are you good if I pull up that way?

4, thanks. Mass and Corps 17 from SO 125, do you need additional units or do you have enough out there? South Salt Lake, they should be code 4. If not, I need another unit for traffic. They're pulled off to the right corner, but they're blocking. Copy, break. SO 101 from 125, are you good if I pull up that way? What's the ETA of South Salt Lake?

Additional units are assisting with traffic diversion around the collision area.

Savannah and a silver Nissan, correction, Hyundai Tucson, I believe.

 25, man, just divert everybody off California Avenue for a few minutes.

 Copy, divert all traffic off California and next incoming unit, do you copy?

 Salt Lake 465, 788, we'll be out with those. I'll be out with three on the left.

 Copy. I believe that's, right, 583, 10-14?

Savannah and a silver Nissan, correction, Hyundai Tucson, I believe. Copy, 1306. 25, man, just divert everybody off California Avenue for a few minutes. Copy, divert all traffic off California and next incoming unit, do you copy? 782, I got California. 782, I copy. Salt Lake 465, 788, we'll be out with those. I'll be out with three on the left. Copy. I believe that's, right, 583, 10-14? 783. I believe 788. 10-14.

Traffic is being diverted off California Avenue due to the ongoing collision response.

Do you want some plate information, give us the.

117, your traffic was unreadable, go again.

 If you want that plate description, it's going to be a Nissan Pathfinder, local listing, Fox, sorry, 4, Whiskey, 4, Papa, Charlie, airbags deployed.

 Confirming, Fox, 4, Whiskey, 4, Papa, Charlie for the Nissan with airbags deployed.

Do you want some plate information, give us the.117, your traffic was unreadable, go again. If you want that plate description, it's going to be a Nissan Pathfinder, local listing, Fox, sorry, 4, Whiskey, 4, Papa, Charlie, airbags deployed. Confirming, Fox, 4, Whiskey, 4, Papa, Charlie for the Nissan with airbags deployed. Whiskey, Charlie, sorry.

A Nissan Pathfinder with deployed airbags is involved, identified by the license plate F4W4PC.

583, for the crashes on 215, can I have you respond to the silver Nissan Versa versus silver Hyundai Tucson? They should be working the farm.

 Affirm, I'm going to flip that 201 and head right back to my almost.

583, for the crashes on 215, can I have you respond to the silver Nissan Versa versus silver Hyundai Tucson? They should be working the farm. Affirm, I'm going to flip that 201 and head right back to my almost. I copy, 1305.

Southwake 259, I'll head to the semi versus vehicle. I think it was a furthest north crash.

 Copy, semi versus vehicle, furthest north.

 483, we're all blocked from the lanes up there.

 I believe, I'll be out with the ones on the right.

 Copy, out with the ones on the right. 583, I believe two of them are blocking, one should be on the right shoulder.

 465, can you advise your vehicle description when you get a 6?

Southwake 259, I'll head to the semi versus vehicle. I think it was a furthest north crash. Copy, semi versus vehicle, furthest north. I do. 483, we're all blocked from the lanes up there. I believe, I'll be out with the ones on the right. Copy, out with the ones on the right. 583, I believe two of them are blocking, one should be on the right shoulder. Copy. 465, can you advise your vehicle description when you get a 6? 10-4, I've got a... 3, New Southbound.

Responders are addressing multiple crash sites, including a semi-truck collision at the northernmost point.

They're separated by probably 300 or 400 yards.

 And there's another one on the right side, same area.

 There's probably three or four different 10-50s in this area.

 Copy. I think we're getting some more calls on it right now.

 Salt Lake, we're covering. Is it accessible from 201?

They're separated by probably 300 or 400 yards. And there's another one on the right side, same area. Copy. I will create some more calls. There's probably three or four different 10-50s in this area. Copy. I think we're getting some more calls on it right now. Salt Lake, we're covering. Is it accessible from 201? 259, can you advise? Yeah, they all are. Salt Lake copies. 1303. 10-50.

Multiple collisions are reported in the area, with several incidents spread over 300 to 400 yards.

Sally 259, I copied all that. I'm just passing that area southbound.

 Copy, just passing southbound. Just 10-14, it looks like we may be receiving another call on it.

 They are stated that it's a silver Nissan Versa versus a silver Hyundai Tucson.

Sally 259, I copied all that. I'm just passing that area southbound. Copy, just passing southbound. Just 10-14, it looks like we may be receiving another call on it. They are stated that it's a silver Nissan Versa versus a silver Hyundai Tucson. Airbag's deployed, blocking the far right lane. And this is all on the off-ramp or is it main flow? The original call came in on the off-ramp. The second call came in 1500 south. It's possible that they may be separate.

A silver Nissan Versa and a silver Hyundai Tucson are involved, with airbags deployed, blocking the far right lane.

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