Semi-truck smokes on Highway 9; occupants exit safely, Eagle County CO
A semi-truck was seen emitting heavy smoke on Highway 9 near the Grand County line. It did not block traffic. All people left the truck safely, and one person crossed the interstate to another vehicle. No flames were visible. CDOT monitored the scene via camera.
Audio|Source: Summit and Eagle County Public Safety
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29, Paul 35.
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I have a truck in the truck ramp.
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The heavy tone might need to use Lane 3.
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Is there any way you can send an attenuator over?
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There's a semi that's smoking a lot, not blocking, CDOT's not sending anyone.
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No visible flames, it sounds like CDOT's watching these parties on the camera. They're all out of the vehicle,
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and it sounds like one party just ran across the interstate to one other vehicle on the other side.
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Eagle County, CO
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