Traffic hazard from stopped 18-wheeler on highway, Lipan TX
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TrafficAn 18-wheeler truck is stopped partly on the shoulder and partially in the northbound lane of U.S. 281 near the county line. The truck driver has already contacted a mechanic for repairs. Fog conditions caused a near collision. Traffic is moving around the hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Erath County Sheriff and PD
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02:43
Transcript:
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146. However for the traffic hazard, it's going to be 281 north just inside the county line.
00:05
It appears there's going to be an 18-wheeler on the side of the road and partially in the road.
00:09
Hazards on, but the RP almost hit on due to the fog.
00:17
Receive.
00:26
Go ahead.
00:29
112, if I came, did you to redirect for a moment to assist 132 for this funeral escort.
00:34
It's going to be starting at Greens Creek.
00:37
They just need help crossing 377.
00:39
10-4[1]. I'll be en route from the three-way.
00:47
Ten-four.
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9 to the 112.
00:56
I can pack 132 on that if you want me too.
01:01
10 4 break 1.12 are you direct?
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104, thank you 910.
01:11
10.4 is that pinrotts where to be now?
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One, 46.O.
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Go ahead.
01:19
I'm going to be at the 35,000 block of North U.S.
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281.
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I'm going to be at the 35,000 block of North U.S.
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281.
01:37
I just pulled up on Tim, they're already moving.
01:39
I'm going to go now, trying to catch up to them to block 377.
01:47
132, 2 copies.
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132 copies direct.
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I said a 132, I'm going to try to attempt to get them across the highway.
02:01
There's about 20 to 30 cars.
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10-4[1].
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146-0-7. Be advised the semi-truck is going to be facing south in the northbound lane in the shoulder.
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7.
02:37
Truck driver said he's already called a mechanic.
02:40
He does not know on an ETA,
02:42
what time they'll arrive.
02:43
Oh,
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment / Message received
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Location mentioned:
N US 281, Lipan, TX 76462
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