tractor trailer breaks down blocking intersection on highway 64, Rutherfordton NC
TrafficA tractor trailer broke down in the roadway near Highway 64 and Roadway Avenue intersection causing a traffic obstruction. The driver initially said the trailer was empty due to a language barrier but later clarified it was loaded with over 43,000 pounds. The driver placed cones behind the trailer for safety. Towing may take about 45 minutes.
Audio|Source: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
02:54
Transcript:
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I don't need a large for this tractor trailer.
00:03
He's saying he's not loaded down, there's a language barrier.
00:06
He says his trailer's empty.
00:08
TN4.
00:13
We are 10531 lane.
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Here. 104.
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R412, read 104.
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104. 104. She didn't say my name.
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David 4. David 4.
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I'm placing on a 1021.
00:46
I could love it's central.
00:49
No.
00:52
Rudder, rather.
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Central Becker 2.
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740, 24.
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Go ahead.
01:02
Central unit stage code 3, 104.
01:06
I'm placing you on a 1021.
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1021.
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104. 104.
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252, Newton.
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606, you know, Jim.
01:19
10, 452.
01:21
252. Okay, he's saying it's loaded down with 43,620 pounds now.
01:33
The Rinker is (name withheld), and he's saying he's loaded with one now, and he'll have to drop it off, so it'll be extended, maybe 45 minutes.
01:43
Okay,
01:47
okay,
01:49
that's fine.
01:50
The driver does have proper cones set out behind his trailer.
01:56
Paul Henry, 1431,
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will be Oakland Road.
02:01
Approaching with railroad.
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104, 18, 15.
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Central of 109 units, 104.
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Baker 4 Centron, 1023.
02:14
252, is he needing towed to the lot or just what's going on with it?
02:20
104, 1815. 10.4. 1815.
02:22
123, Central Ward 104, that female patient advised the MS that she does intend to harm herself, they're going to be transporting her hospital.
02:31
I'll just be 10a for now.
02:35
1023, 24, 1850.
02:38
I'm not sure what the issue is with the vehicle itself.
02:41
Like I said, there's a language barrier.
02:43
But he's 1053 in the roadway right here at 64 and Roadway Avenue intersection.
02:49
This is right here at Brad's Rookers Service, so it'll be convenient for him.
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Near US-64, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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