Tractor trailer hits embankment on Route 61 southbound, Pottsville PA
TrafficA tractor trailer crashed into a rocks embankment on the southbound lane of Route 61 near Ruby Tuesday, causing partial traffic blockage.
Audio|Source: Schuylkill County Fire
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Transcript:
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You can take a ride up 61, possibly between Ruby Tuesdays and I.M, or your report of a tractor trailer, possibly hit a compartment there.
00:11
I'm not sure if it's still on the roadway or what's going on with it and see if you need anything.
00:15
We're going to state police.
00:16
All right, I'm not the city yard now, I'll head up.
00:18
Okay, we've got multiple calls on it.
00:20
First, we had it at the Wendy's, but it sounds like it's going to be south of that, so I'm thinking between Island and Ruby Tuesday.
00:26
It's going to be in the southbound lane, and he's into the rocks, into the banknet, but there's one lane that's possible right now.
00:36
Okay, is that considered still where he's at in Norwegian? I can take it correct.
00:40
Is the widget.
00:41
Okay. It's probably about 200 yards up for Ruby Tuesdays, but it's in the southbound lane.
00:47
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00:48
I got to turn around and block traffic with my vehicle and I'll let you know if there's anything linked you.
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Near PA-61, Pottsville, PA 17901
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