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Penske Truck's Brakes Caught Fire, Causing Traffic Issues on I-70 Eastbound

I-70 E & I-71 N

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Summary

  • A Penske truck caught fire on I-70 eastbound near the I-71 northbound ramp in Columbus, Ohio, causing traffic disruptions. Firefighters are on the scene assessing the situation.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-70 E & I-71 N.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-70 E & I-71 N.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-70 E & I-71 N.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-70 E & I-71 N.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-70 E & I-71 N.

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Columbus PD Zn 5 (Central) Dispatch · Jul 16, 10:49AM · 0:12
640. 640. Yeah, the truck's here. The brakes were on fire. He said CFD did stop and put it out. They're waiting on a tow truck now, but we're not in the right spot, so we're hanging around until they get here. Sounds good.
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Columbus PD Zn 5 (Central) Dispatch · Jul 16, 10:48AM · 0:07
640. Send me your 46, ma'am. Yep, I think it's that Penske truck fire founded over there.
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Columbus PD Zn 5 (Central) Dispatch · Jul 16, 10:28AM · 0:17
Yeah, I'm going to be code 4. You mark me heading to 16-7, I got this 4 from earlier. Copy, 64, you have it clear as well? I think so. He's checking east to north. I checked east and didn't see anything on 70. Okay. Yeah, 64, he's going to be code 4. Copy.
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