Tractor-trailer breaks down on NY State Thruway, Chautauqua County NY
TrafficA tractor-trailer broke down on the New York State Thruway near Buffalo due to a mechanical issue that prevented the engine from starting. A heavy tow company was dispatched to assist, and the driver planned to disconnect the driveshaft for towing.
Audio|Source: New York State Thruway Authority - Buffalo Division
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Transcript:
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7406-5-4-EA.
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2406, go ahead.
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It's going to be 471 westbound Nova Scotia.
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(name withheld) 537889.
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It's going to be unknown mechanical.
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I'll start itself.
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Recy, I'll get one started.
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2105.
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It's going to be a tractor trailer.
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I'll get the specifics on the side.
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Receive, 2105.
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7406 Buffalo.
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He's towing 35,000 pounds.
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Gross, it's about 75,000.
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Receive, do we know what's wrong with the vehicle?
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He says the engine won't start on no mechanical.
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Receive, I'll get the heavy started.
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Buffalo to 7438.
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Buffalo to 7438.
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Buffalo to 7438.
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1438, we got a report of an erratic coming from 444 westbound, a semi-truck,
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traveling at a high rate of speed, unable to maintain lanes, cutting off traffic.
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You could check in advice.
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Brazil, take the event in time, 5GM, we're called.
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Your event,
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363, original time, 2111.
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Where is it?
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7406 Buffalo can I get time and event please?
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7406 your event three six original time, 216.
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Received, what heavy companies coming out?
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406, that's going to be G-B repair.
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Received,
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the driver wants me to inform that he's going to have to get under and disconnect the drive shaft.
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Received, 2115.
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Location mentioned:
I-90 & NY State Thruway, Ripley, NY 14775
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