18-wheeler truck throws sparks due to flat tire on highway, Whitmire SC
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TrafficAn 18-wheeler truck on Highway 72 near Whitmire was reported with sparks coming from a flat tire on the right rear. The vehicle was not on fire, remained mobile, and was heading toward Union County.
Audio|Heard on: Newberry County Public Safety
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01:7
Transcript:
00:00
104,
00:01
72,
00:02
coming into Whitmire.
00:04
I have an 18 wheeler with the back ends on fire, but he is not aware.
00:11
He might complain up.
00:15
B642, copy, 241.
00:20
Control is here, 23rd.
00:22
Go ahead.
00:28
The reference to the 810 wheelie, you just gave out on Highway 72.
00:32
He just came by my house.
00:33
It's a flat tire on the right rear.
00:36
10 more.
00:41
Sierra 23rd, 36.
00:42
I can have that way.
00:47
C.R. 23, is it still on fire? I'll keep my house for it.
00:56
This is throwing sparks.
00:58
It's not on fire.
00:59
He's still mobile.
01:01
He's probably going to be heading towards Union County if he's just giving them heads up.
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Location mentioned:
SC-72, Whitmire, SC
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