Semi-truck broken down blocking highway traffic, Rusk County TX
A semi-truck broke down in the middle of Highway 42 near County Road 163, causing traffic blockage. The fire department was requested to assist with traffic control.
Audio|Source: Rusk County Public Safety
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Connecticut to be announced Highway 42 near County Road 163 about an 18-wheeler that broke down in the middle of the roadway.
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Callers stated cones are out but northbound traffic is not flowing.
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Attempting to get fire department out to help with traffic control.
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Attempting to make contact with the owner of the vehicle since it's leased to see how they want to handle it.
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Need to get a wrecker out there pretty quick.
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So we're being dropped.
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If you could still put me out here on this accident assisting, I'll be at that long after I'm done needing an assistant.
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Location mentioned:
TX-42 & Co Rd 163, Texas 75684
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