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Semi-Truck on Fire, Hanging Over Interstate Side After Accident

Interstate Highway 5 N & Old Town Ave

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Summary

  • A car accident on Interstate 5 in San Diego escalated to a vehicle rescue involving a semi-truck on fire, with its tractor precariously hanging over the southbound side. Firefighters are on the scene, and additional units have been requested for assistance.

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The extent of any injuries is unclear at this time.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 5 N & Old Town Ave.

The extent of any injuries is unclear at this time.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 5 N & Old Town Ave.

The extent of any injuries is unclear at this time.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 5 N & Old Town Ave.

The extent of any injuries is unclear at this time.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 5 N & Old Town Ave.

The extent of any injuries is unclear at this time.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 5 N & Old Town Ave.

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Radio Clips

SDFD Admin 7A · Oct 20, 10:06AM · 0:09
Engine 45. You can add Hazmat 1 to the vehicle rescue on the 5 and place Engine 45 out of service, patting. Copy.
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San Diego City Police & Fire Dispatch · Oct 20, 9:56AM · 0:29
It looks like the tractor is hanging over on the southbound side. I need additional units to be coming from the... Engine 8 District, Water Tender 28, Vehicle Rescue, 8 Alpha, 8 Bravo, Interstate 5 northbound, MV5 at Old Town Ave, cross streets, Interstate 5 and the Alpha Air and Old Town Avenue, Water Tender 28, 8 Alpha, 8 Bravo.
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SDFD South Bay CMD 8A · Oct 20, 9:56AM · 0:16
5 IC Metro copies, at scene, one big rig, opposite way, northbound 5, on fire, tractor is hanging over, need additional units coming from southbound 5. Engine 2, assuming 5 IC. 5 IC, be advised, water...
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brentwoodUser169018400410h ago

Ok why are you being racist in the chat?

3rdeyechey10h ago

I didn’t want to record the part below… it was bad. Blood on road

santaanaUser232294901510h ago

No the cab is hanging over the other side of the rail

southbayraised9010h ago

Someone is watching this going “ahh man that’s the moving company that just loaded my stuff”

brentwoodUser169018400410h ago

Ok why are you being racist in the chat?

3rdeyechey10h ago

I didn’t want to record the part below… it was bad. Blood on road

santaanaUser232294901510h ago

No the cab is hanging over the other side of the rail

southbayraised9010h ago

Someone is watching this going “ahh man that’s the moving company that just loaded my stuff”

brentwoodUser169018400410h ago

Ok why are you being racist in the chat?

3rdeyechey10h ago

I didn’t want to record the part below… it was bad. Blood on road

santaanaUser232294901510h ago

No the cab is hanging over the other side of the rail

southbayraised9010h ago

Someone is watching this going “ahh man that’s the moving company that just loaded my stuff”

brentwoodUser169018400410h ago

Ok why are you being racist in the chat?

3rdeyechey10h ago

I didn’t want to record the part below… it was bad. Blood on road

santaanaUser232294901510h ago

No the cab is hanging over the other side of the rail

southbayraised9010h ago

Someone is watching this going “ahh man that’s the moving company that just loaded my stuff”

brentwoodUser169018400410h ago

Ok why are you being racist in the chat?

3rdeyechey10h ago

I didn’t want to record the part below… it was bad. Blood on road

santaanaUser232294901510h ago

No the cab is hanging over the other side of the rail

southbayraised9010h ago

Someone is watching this going “ahh man that’s the moving company that just loaded my stuff”

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