Semi-truck ruptures fuel tank on highway causing traffic disruption, Cedar Rapids IA


A semi-truck broke its fuel tank on Highway 380 near the scene, causing traffic issues and around 100 people standing on the road shoulder.
Audio|Source: Linn County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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380[1]. I'll let Powysheat County know.
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The semi that was involved in this was just to the west of the scene.
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Disconnected with the truck and the tractor.
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He ruptured the khyber side saddle thing.
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We have about a hundred-counted people still on the shoulder here.
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If we talk to him, we'll probably have to a range of tow as well, but so they're aware.
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380: Highway 380
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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