Dump truck loses brakes, hits traffic light, Wisconsin Rapids WI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a yellow dump truck salting the road in Wisconsin Rapids lost its brakes and slid through the median at the expressway and 2nd Avenue, damaging a traffic light. No injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Wood County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Rapids 831.
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831.
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En route to expressway and 2nd Avenue on the westbound side.
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I have a yellow dump truck that was out salting the road.
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He said his brakes went out, he slid right through the median and took out the traffic light there.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
2nd Ave S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
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