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Firefighters are addressing a vehicle collision on I-71 northbound in Columbus, Ohio, which has resulted in a significant diesel fuel leak. Additional resources have been requested to manage the situation.

Traffic Delays Due to Fuel Leak After Crash

91-11 traffic 1, I have it shut down at 70 eastbound, 71 split.

Traffic is now fully shut down at the I-70 eastbound and I-71 split due to the spill.

 Yeah, I'm here with fire. We got one lane blocked, but traffic's still squeezing by on the other lane with the diesel and everything leaking down into the moving lane.

 This is going to be a couple hours of closure?

 Alright, we're going to make this a turn and try and get back, take everything back to traffic 1.

 I copy. I'll let him know. You want it monitored, right?

I copy.640, are you at scene yet? Yeah, I'm here with fire. We got one lane blocked, but traffic's still squeezing by on the other lane with the diesel and everything leaking down into the moving lane. This is going to be a couple hours of closure? I would guess so. Alright, we're going to make this a turn and try and get back, take everything back to traffic 1. I copy. I'll let him know. You want it monitored, right? Affirm. Okay.

Traffic is still moving through one lane, but the closure may last several hours due to the diesel spill.

contact, sewers and drains. Columbus Fire, 82's en route. 82, we got you, route time 1323.

Columbus Fire, EMS 11. EPA has been notified. We're calling sewers and drains.

Columbus Fire, EMS 11. EPA has been notified. We're calling sewers and drains. Excellent. Thank you.

Environmental authorities have been notified, and sewer services are being contacted to assist with the spill.

 Told you to get in touch with you. What do you need?

 Got an Amazon semi, hit another semi. I got a saddle tank leak, and I'm at least 100, 150 gallons down now.

 We're trying to contain it, and I just called for Rescue 3. They just got here.

 We're going to try and get it stopped, but I don't know if we can.

Azmat 40, EMS 11. EMS 11. Told you to get in touch with you. What do you need? Got an Amazon semi, hit another semi. I got a saddle tank leak, and I'm at least 100, 150 gallons down now. We're trying to contain it, and I just called for Rescue 3. They just got here. We're going to try and get it stopped, but I don't know if we can.

Firefighters say an Amazon semi collided with another semi, causing a significant diesel spill. Rescue teams are working to contain it.

 Medic 3, can you ask EMS 11 if you know approximately how much sand you might need?

 How much fuel you think you got down on the ground?

Give him that number of calls. Medic 3, can you ask EMS 11 if you know approximately how much sand you might need? How much fuel you think you got down on the ground? That's going to be more than 100.

Firefighters estimate over 100 gallons of diesel fuel have spilled and are coordinating sand delivery for containment.

 Yeah, do you have units coming to 71 northbound just before the Broad Street exit on this 5?

 I'm going to need to get this freeway shut down.

 Do you have any freeway channel 5 or anyone from 1216 Precinct that can clear up and go?

EMS 11 radio. Go ahead. Yeah, do you have units coming to 71 northbound just before the Broad Street exit on this 5? I don't have anyone heading there yet. I'll get someone. Okay, can you get me a couple cruisers? I'm going to need to get this freeway shut down. We've got diesel spill. I copy. Do you have any freeway channel 5 or anyone from 1216 Precinct that can clear up and go? It's 71 north, mile marker 108. 640, I'm just walking out of Grant. Where am I going to? It's 71 northbound, mile marker 108. It was an AMI.

Police are coordinating to close the freeway due to the diesel spill on I-71 northbound.

 We're going to try and get this fuel leak stopped.

 You need them to grab some extra bags and absorb it?

 We're probably going to need a sand truck.

Columbus Fire, EMS 11. Did you have traffic for me? Yeah, can you start Rescue 3 up here? We're going to try and get this fuel leak stopped. You need them to grab some extra bags and absorb it? We're probably going to need a sand truck. We've got diesel everywhere. Copy that, sir.

Firefighters are working to contain a diesel fuel leak and have requested additional resources.

EMS 11 Columbus, we found this accident. Engine 10, it's going to be over here on the east side, 71 north. We've got a pretty good fuel leak.

Firefighters report a significant fuel leak at the collision site on I-71 northbound.

Respond on 9 extrication. Medic 3, engine 10, I-71 northbound at mile marker 108, vehicle accident. Medic 3, engine 10, I-71 northbound at mile marker 108, vehicle accident. Respond on 9 extrication.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries on I-71 northbound at mile marker 108.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Mile 108 Rte 71.

Traffic Delays Due to Fuel Leak After Crash

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