Tractor trailer brakes overheat on highway, no fire, Paterson NJ
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A tractor trailer on Christopher Columbus Highway had overheated brakes but no fire was found. The wheels were cooled and the situation was resolved with state police and transportation officials on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Paterson Fire 1 and 2
Listen to dispatch call
01:2
Transcript:
00:00
I've been talking to death sites I'm going to be available from Route 80 squad state officers going to remain in command.
00:07
We got state police and department of transportation on location.
00:15
Overheated brake drum,
00:17
I'm available.
00:31
One six to seven.
00:45
556 So there's a tractor trailer with overheated brakes.
00:54
There was no fire upon our arrival.
00:57
Wheels been cooled off and he's going to remain on ease.
01:00
Command terminated, squad available.
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Location mentioned:
Christopher Columbus Hwy, Paterson, NJ
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