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Read these two transcripts—on from a radio traffic report and the other a television news report of the same event.

RADIO: This is Sandra with the afternoon traffic report on KAPN, your eye in the sky. The traffic
rush is on and further slowed down by a crash just off exit 90 on I-205. Looks nasty and at least
five emergency vehicles are on site, with possibly more on route. Traffic is down to one lane all
the way back to exit 82. Slow going on the other highways, and, as usual, on I-84, it will be
bumper to bumper for the next hour at least. Stay tuned for the next traffic report in 15 minutes.
TELEVISION: This is Stephen Baxter of KATV, reporting live on site from a crash at exit 90 on I205. As you can see from all the lights behind me, we have quite a few first responders on site,
as well as several traffic officers redirecting the rush traffic around the accident. Just to my left is
the tanker truck that flipped over and environmental hazard officials are already here, ensuring
that the spilled contents are not dangerous to the public. Police report there are only minor
injuries, but you can be sure traffic will be piled up into the early evening hours. More tonight
on News at Five.

What is the primary difference between the two reports?

The radio report is live, while the television report is not.

The radio report is more formal with less slang terms.

The television report includes far more visual details.

The television report explains what is happening in other areas.

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The television report includes far more visual details.