Tractor trailer breaks down blocking merge lane in Nolan County, Nolan County TX
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TrafficA tractor trailer broke down on the merge lane from Highway 153 to Highway 70 in Nolan County, Texas. The vehicle is immobile due to broken shocks and is blocking traffic. Warning triangles are placed around the truck. Tow assistance is requested to remove the truck.
Audio|Heard on: Nolan County Public Safety
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01:28
Transcript:
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I've got a tractor truck block on the roadway as you're getting on from 153 to 70.
00:04
I say the shocks went out, it's not movable.
00:08
I'll have to get it removed.
00:10
10-4[1]. Is that 153 and 70?
00:19
The truck broke down as he's getting off of 153 on the 70.
00:24
He's blocking the lane that merges on to 70.
00:28
He said his shocks are out completely.
00:31
Hopefully those coming around the corner will see him sitting there.
00:33
He's got his triangles out and all, but he said it won't move.
00:37
Tell him to get a tow and get out of the way.
00:42
10-4[1].
00:45
Does he have his own tow or do we need to send one?
00:51
I'm not sure if he called about it or not.
00:53
I went on to the accident thing.
00:58
10-4[1].
01:02
Do you need me to head down there and start blocking traffic?
01:13
Or 22, go ahead and come on down here and take a look to see where he's at and make sure if those coming around the corner have good visibility of him or not, if they don't, they will have to get moved.
01:24
10-4[1]. What are you taking on, can I show me 41? End it out.
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