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Traffic crash visualOfficial active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge, Richmond, VA. Citizen reports and social posts are developing context until official details confirm the vehicle details.
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Traffic crash visualOfficial active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near I-64E from MM 217. Citizen reports and social posts are developing context until official details confirm the vehicle details.
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Traffic crash visualOfficial active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near VA-288N from MM 22.6. Citizen reports and social posts are developing context until official details confirm the vehicle details.
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Traffic crash visualOfficial active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near I-95N from MM 87. Citizen reports and social posts are developing context until official details confirm the vehicle details.
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Public signal visualPublic source reports Structure Fire near 1630 Doctors Road, Louisa, VA 23093.
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Traffic crash visualOfficial traffic source shows Motor Vehicle Accident near 11788 West Broad Street, Short Pump, VA 23233.
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Traffic crash visualOfficial traffic source shows Vehicle Crash near I-295N from MM 22.
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Traffic crash visualOfficial traffic source shows Disabled Vehicle near I-95N from MM 45.
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Traffic crash visualOfficial traffic source shows Disabled Vehicle near I-95N from MM 101.
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Traffic crash visualOfficial traffic source shows Vehicle Crash near I-64E from MM 186.2.
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Public signal visualPublic source reports Testein Fire Test near 11824 Brentwood Arbor Court, Chesterfield, VA 23831.
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Traffic crash visualPublic source reports Vehicle Fire near Exxon, 11600 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113.
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Traffic crash visualOfficial traffic source shows Vehicle Accident with Fire Response near 9590 Amelia Springs Road, Jetersville, VA 23083.
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Outside fire visualPublic source reports Outside Fire at Walmart near 501 West Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs, VA 23075.
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Lower urgency items that still matter for neighborhood awareness and traffic planning.
Traffic crash visualPublic source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near MIDLOTHIAN TPKE / STONEBRIDGE PLAZA AVE.
Traffic crash visualOfficial traffic source shows CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY near SHAFER ST/W BROAD ST RICH.
Traffic crash visualOfficial traffic source shows CRASH, PROPERTY DAMAGE near 1900 W CARY ST.
Traffic crash visualOfficial traffic source shows CRASH, PROPERTY DAMAGE near N LOMBARDY ST/ADMIRAL ST RICH.
Traffic crash visualPublic source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near ROUTE 1 / NORCLIFF RD.
Traffic crash visualOfficial traffic source shows Motor Vehicle Collision on I-295 South near 42 Interstate 295 South, Hanover, VA 23069.
Traffic crash visualPublic source reports Motor Vehicle Accident-WITH INJ near 14000 RIVER RD.
Medical assist visualPublic source reports Medical Transfer at 8139 Lee Davis Road near 8139 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Elevator/Escalator Incident at Independence Park Drive near 9950 Independence Park Drive, Innsbrook, VA 23233.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Breathing Problem at 102 House Court near 102 Wythe House Court, Ashland, VA 23005.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Mental Health Incident at 7238 Mechanicsville Turnpike near 7238 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
Medical assist visualPublic source reports Medical Transfer at 906 Thompson Street near Ashland Convalescent Center, 906 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005.
Medical assist visualPublic source reports Medical Assistance at 1114 West Omnicord near 1114 West Omni Court, Ashland, VA 23005.
Medical assist visualPublic source reports Medical Transfer at 7347 Bell Creek Road near 7347 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Police Information near 3800 COUGAR TRL.
Public service visualPublic source reports Police Service near 10000 IRON BRIDGE RD.
Public service visualPublic source reports Police Service near 11400 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.
Traffic crash visualPublic source reports Accident near 11700 Block W BROAD ST.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Traffic Complaint, Investigate near CITY WIDE.
Traffic crash visualPublic source reports Accident near 14024 RIVER RD.
Traffic crash visualPublic source reports Accident near ROUTE 1 / NORCLIFF RD.
Traffic crash visualPublic source reports Accident near MIDLOTHIAN TPKE / STONEBRIDGE PLAZA AVE.
Traffic crash visualPublic source reports Accident near 4100 Block TOWNHOUSE RD.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Disorderly/Drunk near 6900 Block W BROAD ST.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Disorderly/Drunk near 4100 Block TOM LEONARD DR.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Funeral Escort near 100 Block W WILLIAMSBURG RD.
Larceny visualPublic source reports Larceny near 7700 Block E PARHAM RD.
Suspicious person visualPublic source reports Suspicious Situation near 1200 Block WILMER AVE.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Trespassing near 2100 Block LIBBIE LAKE EAST ST.
Traffic crash visualPublic source reports Vehicle-Abandoned/Disabled near 11200 Block W BROAD ST.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 300 CALHOUN ST.
Suspicious person visualPublic source reports Suspicious, Investigate near 2300 E BROAD ST.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Disorderly, Aggressive near 900 ST JOHNS WOOD DR.
Traffic crash visualPublic source reports Recovered Vehicle, Take A Report near 900 E MAIN ST.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Breaking & Entering near 9600 PRECEDENT RD.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Fraud /Forgery Incident, Investigate near 200 W GRACE ST.
Public service visualPublic source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or Department near 2200 CHAMBERLAYNE PKWY.
Larceny visualPublic source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 2600 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Funeral Escort near 1700 Block N PARHAM RD.
Public signal visualPublic source reports Unknown near 2800 BROAD ROCK BLVD.
Public service visualPublic source reports Service Call at Yates Lane near 5803 Yates Lane, Highland Springs, VA 23223.
Public service visualPublic source reports Public Service near 17400 MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT DR.
Public signal visualPublic source reports 911 Hang Up near 11300 DUNBROOK RD.
Larceny visualPublic source reports Larceny near 13900 ALLIED RD.
Medical assist visualPublic source reports EMS Call near 9700 BEAVER BRIDGE RD.
Medical assist visualPublic source reports Medical Event at North Washington Street near 1300 North Washington Street, Highland Springs, VA 23075.
Medical assist visualPublic source reports Medical Event at North Parham Road near 2805 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23294.
Medical assist visualPublic source reports Medical Event at Beth Road near 7618 Beth Road, Dumbarton, VA 23228.
Medical assist visualPublic source reports Medical Event near 9720 Beaver Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838.
Medical assist visualPublic source reports Medical Event near 7600 East Parham Road, Laurel, VA 23228.
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N843JS | CESSNA 560XL Citation XLS | 950 ft | 121.5 mph | Low and slow
N218CF | C340 | 2,725 ft | 120.8 mph | Low and slow
N3870D | CESSNA 182 Skylane | 3,475 ft | 70.7 mph | Low and slow
N202CB | PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 | 2,700 ft | 106.8 mph | Low and slow
N97111 | DIAMOND DA-40 Club Star | 1,775 ft | 98 mph | Low and slow
22-21248 | SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk | 575 ft | 63.1 mph | Low and slow
164764 | H53S | 800 ft | 96 mph | Low and slow
166358 | H60 | 250 ft | 110.5 mph | Low and slow
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