Tractor trailer blows tire on I-87 causing road hazard, Albany County NY
TrafficA tractor trailer blew a tire on I-87 between exits 5 and 6, scattering debris on the road and creating a hazard. The driver is uninjured and has exited the highway, but the debris remains a danger to traffic.
Audio|Source: Albany County Volunteer Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Service took wires down in front of a residence. They're coiled in a pile on her lawn. There is no arcing or sparking at this time. Reading Koholz Island Station, responding 5[2]3 Pleasant Court crosses Rose Court and Cross Street. Caller reporting tree service company took down wires in front of her residence is there. Coiled on a pile in her lawn, no arcing or sparking. Fire patrol sitting by 929. 21 is special. Spackers on.
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I-87[1] north between 5[2] and 6[3] in the middle lane. Truck just blew a tire and there's debris all over the road that's creating a road hazard. Some need to be out here to pick it up. 9.30. 7.2 is en route. 9.30. The truck itself is a tractor trailer. He's getting off at 6. He's fine, but it's a lot of debris in the road. First, we'll advise troopers.
Police codes explained
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87: Interstate highway
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5: Exit number
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6: Exit number
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