Tractor towing power lines monitored on interstate, Austin MN
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TrafficA tractor towing power lines was seen traveling westbound on interstate 90 near Austin, Minnesota. Cameras had visibility issues due to ice. It was unclear whether the tractor continued north or south on interstate 35, and there was mention of a possible tow request.
Audio|Heard on: Austin Combined (Law / Fire / EMS)
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00:58
Transcript:
00:00
Are you able to see the I-90 overpass from the camera there at 12th Street? Okay.
00:10
Did you say you were able to?
00:15
Negative cameras iced over.
00:21
Copy.
00:22
If you could watch the cameras on 35 northbound just to see if the tractor that I have on the interstate here went north or if they continued was found.
00:36
Did they get a tow?
00:41
Repeat last transmission.
00:45
Did a tow company win for that semi-out?
00:51
Oh,
00:52
It was a physical tractor with some power line on it that was driving on the interstate westbound 90.
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Location mentioned:
I-90, Austin, MN
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