Semi truck blows tire south of Merced on Highway 99, Fresno County CA


A semi truck blew a tire while traveling northbound on Highway 99 near Merced. Tire debris was left on the road, causing traffic to slow. No injuries were reported.
Audio|Source: CHP Central Division, Fresno & Merced Dispatch Centers
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1125[1], northbound 99 just south of Merced.
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1.6 Mary, northbound 99, just south of Merced. The reporting party heard a loud pop when a semi was passing, believe the semi blew a tire and there's tire tread that's possibly 1125[1] on traffic. It's slowing in the area, but no further.
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1125: Traffic hazard
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CA-99, California
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